Unlock the complexities of modern India’s past. This essential read offers a comprehensive and interpretive journey through Indian history from the 18th to 20th centuries. Explore the transformative eras of colonialism and nationalism, leading to the independent Indian Union. Delve into critical historiographical debates and uncover crucial new perspectives on gender, ecology, caste, and labour that shaped the colonial state and continue to mould the Indian nation. A must-have for students, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of India’s dynamic historical trajectory.