Which jail did Nehru wrote Discovery of India?
Ahmednagar fort
The Discovery of India was written by the Indian Independence leader, Jawaharlal Nehru (later India’s first Prime Minister) during his incarceration in 1942–1945 at Ahmednagar fort in present day Indian state of Maharashtra by British colonial authorities before the independence of India.
Why did Jawaharlal Nehru wrote The Discovery of India?
The book was written during Nehru’s 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.
Which book did Jawaharlal Nehru wrote in jail?
An Autobiography, also known as Toward Freedom (1936), is an autobiographical book written by Jawaharlal Nehru while he was in prison between June 1934 and February 1935, and before he became the first Prime Minister of India.
Who wrote discovery of Assam?
Discovery of Assam
| Author: | Satis Chandra Kakati |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Calcutta : Arunchandra Guha, 1964. |
| Edition/Format: | Print book : English : 2nd ed., new revView all editions and formats |
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What did Jawaharlal Nehru say in his book Discovery of India?
unity in diversity
In his book The Discovery of India Jawaharlal Nehru says that Indian unity is not something imposed from the outside but rather, “It was something deeper and within its fold, the widest tolerance of belief and custom was practised and every variety acknowledged and even encouraged.” It was Nehru, who coined the phrase.
What is the summary of Discovery of India?
The Discovery of India considered as a whole is a curious jumble of historical facts, philosophical speculations and reflective essays on divergent themes couched in pleasant prose often rising to poetic heights. It is a thesis on Indian culture and history by the catholic and cosmopolitan mind of Nehru.
Who wrote autobiography of Pandit Nehru?
Jawaharlal NehruAn Autobiography / Author
Who was the last king of Assam?
Purandar Singha
Purandar Singha (1818–19, 1833–1838) was the last king of Ahom kingdom in Assam….Purandar Singha.
| Swargadeo Purandar Singha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ahom kingdom |
| Died | Ahom kingdom |
| Father | Brajanath Gohain |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Is Discovery of India worth reading?
Yes, if you like to read biographies and autobiographies. I have read one of the biographies about Pandit Nehru and it was worth a read. I’m sure Discovery of India is a great book to read as Pandit Nehru has himself written it while he was serving his 3 years term in the Ahmednagar jail.
Who initiated Purna swaraj?
The Indian National Congress, the largest Indian political party of the time, was at the head of the national debate. Congress leader and famous poet Hasrat Mohani was the first activist to demand complete independence (Poorna Swaraj) from the British in 1921 from an All-India Congress Forum.