British Paramountcy and Indian Renaissance: The History and Culture of the Indian People (Volume IX, Part - 1)

Here are the details for the book:

• Author: R. C. Majumdar (Editor, with contributions from a team of scholars)
• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
• Language: English
• Edition: 2022
• ISBN: 9788193867921
• Pages: 1240
• Cover: Hardcover
• Other Details: 24 cm x 18 cm
• Weight: 1.51 kg

About the Book:

This is the first history of India written exclusively by Indian scholars, offering a detached and critical appreciation of the nation's history. Over sixty esteemed scholars provide a comprehensive account of India's political, socio-economic, and cultural history.

The volume specifically covers India's political history and economic conditions from 1818 to 1905. It addresses the nature of British rule in India during the 19th century, focusing not only on events but also on colonial imperialism and economic exploitation under British dominance. The wars in Punjab, Sindh, Burma, and Afghanistan are discussed in detail, illustrating the imperialistic expansion pursued by the British and the burden it placed on India.

The book provides a balanced analysis, recognizing the negative aspects of British rule while acknowledging the benefits it conferred, offering a dispassionate judgment rather than a critique.

Contributors to this Volume:

• Dr. K.K. Datta
• Sardar K.M. Panikkar
• Dr. Raghubir Singh
• Dr. S.B. Chaudhuri
• Dr. A. Tripathi
• Dr. P.N. Chopra
• Dr. R.C. Majumdar
• Dr. A.K. Majumdar
• Dr. D.K. Ghose