India in Brief 1947-2014

This book is a novel presentation of Indian History after Independence. It is interesting and easy to understand especially for those who are new to the study of Indian History. To facilitate easy understanding, the meaning of few historical words has been written with a heading ‘glossary’. Separate chapters are allotted for the information regarding Integration of the Indian States before and after Independence, establishment of Parliament, Powers of the President and Prime Minister and some basic information on major political parties. The book also has specific chapter on politics of Punjab and Kashmir. Mention is made about some Anti-poverty schemes separately. All the Indian States are mentioned in the last chapter with necessary historical information and few tourist places. Some information about few prominent leaders makes its appearance in the annexure part. The book is fairly comprehensive and therefore is a valuable collection for personal and public libraries.