Explore the pivotal moments shaping post-war India’s rise as a major Asian power. This compelling history details Britain’s strategic investment in India’s defence infrastructure from WWII through Partition, analysing its profound impact on the Asian balance of power. Understand how Indian independence and the legacy of empire influenced decolonisation and the early Cold War in Asia. An essential read for students of Indian history, international relations, and South Asian geopolitics, revealing India’s crucial post-war role.