Uncover Nayantara Sahgal’s unparalleled contribution to Indian political thought. This critical examination by Maninder Sidhu illuminates Sahgal’s vital role in articulating post-colonial India’s journey, linking her fiction and non-fiction to a century of political change. Moving beyond feminist critiques, it reveals Sahgal’s deep ties to Gandhian ideals and Nehruvian pragmatism, offering a unique lens on nearly 100 years of Indian experience. An indispensable read for students and scholars of South Asian literature, Indian politics, and post-colonial studies seeking profound political insights.