How Close Was India To Breaking Apart in 1947? | Josy Joseph on Birth of a Nation
How did India become India in 1947? In this episode of Booked, India Today’s Marya Shakil speaks to investigative journalist and author Josy Joseph about
How did India become India in 1947? In this episode of Booked, India Today’s Marya Shakil speaks to investigative journalist and author Josy Joseph about his latest book Birth of a Nation. Drawing from thousands of archival records in India and the UK, Joseph uncovers the dramatic race to unite more than 560 princely states into a single nation. From the little-known role of V.P. Menon and the Travancore crisis to secret intelligence networks operating inside Hyderabad, this conversation explores the hidden stories, forgotten heroes and political intrigue that shaped modern India.
Was India closer to Balkanisation than we realise? Who were the unknown figures who helped hold the country together? And why do the archives still hold many untold stories? Watch the full conversation. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!
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