Who is the author of the book "Discovery of India"?

@swarn47 (1706)
India
December 1, 2006 1:15am CST
What is the subject matter of the book?
6 responses
@Padonba (686)
• Italy
1 Dec 06
The Discovery of India was written by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment in 1942-1946 at Ahmednagar in the Ahmadnagar Fort. Nehru was jailed for his participation in the Quit India movement along with other Indian leaders, and he used this time to write down his thoughts and knowledge about India's history. The book is widely regarded as a classic in India since its first publication in 1946, and provides a broad view of Indian history, philosophy and culture, as viewed from the eyes of a liberal Indian fighting for the independence of his country.[citation needed] This book contains many stories, beginning with a reference to the Indus Valley Civilization, and then covers the country's history from the arrival of the Aryans to government under the British Empire. The effect of these various peoples on Indian culture and their incorporation into Indian society is examined. This book also analyses in depth the philosophy of Indian life. A popular serial, Bharat Ek Khoj by noted director Shyam Benegal gave a theatrical interpretation of this book.
• India
23 Dec 06
pt. jawahar lal nehru
• India
2 Jan 07
Our 1st prime minister Pandit Nehru.
@achilles7 (1276)
• India
17 Dec 06
The Discovery of India was written by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.His another book is glimpses of India.
@rohit55_56 (2297)
• India
1 Dec 06
columbus i think ....so
@10121982 (16)
• India
21 Jan 07
If u dont know then why u have decleared that u have rread the book. Is it a joke?
• India
21 Jan 07
The author of the book is Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru