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| 020 | _a9780143031031 | ||
| 041 | _aEnglish | ||
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_aNehru, Jawaharlal _eAuthor _91638 |
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| 245 | 4 | _aThe discovery of India | |
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_aNew Delhi: _bPenguin Books, _c2010. |
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| 300 | _axvi, 642p.; 18cms. | ||
| 500 | _aJawaharlal Nehru wrote the book The Discovery of India, during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar fort for participating in the Quit India Movement (1942 1946). The book was written during Nehrus four years of confinement to solitude in prison and is his way of paying an homage to his beloved country and its rich culture. The book started from ancient history, Nehru wrote at length of Vedas, Upanishads and textbooks on ancient time and ends during the British raj. The book is a broad view of Indian history, culture and philosophy, the same can also be seen in the television series. The book is considered as one of the finest writing om Indian History. The television series Bharat Ek Khoj which was released in 1988 was based on this book. | ||
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_aCivilization _91639 |
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_aIndian history _94428 |
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_aQuit India movement _95544 |
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