Adhunik Bharat ka Itihas is the Hindi edition of History of Modern India by Bipan Chandra.

The book covers Indian history from the eighteenth century to 1947. It deals with the nature of British imperialism and the policies pursued by it in India, and their impact on the Indian economy, society and culture.

The Indian response to British imperialism and the rise of Indian nationalism are also studied. The book also provides information about social and religious reform movements that were prominent at the time.

The book provides comprehensive knowledge about the historical period known as modern India. It moves away from a largely political narrative to offer:

• An explanation of conditions in eighteenth-century India that helped the British East India Company establish its rule.
• Important insights into the primary aim of colonial rule: the economic exploitation of India through trade and investment.
• A detailed account of the nationalist movement.
• An introduction to significant freedom fighters.

For the first time, this reprint is accompanied by the free Orient BlackSwan Smart App. This app allows students to:

• access question banks from previous years’ competitive examinations
• solve nearly 100 multiple-choice questions from their phone.

One of the most eminent historians of modern Indian history, Bipan Chandra was Chairman of the National Book Trust. He was also Professor Emeritus, Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and National Research Professor.