War and Peace in Modern India

"War and Peace in Modern India" by S. Raghavan is an insightful exploration of Indian foreign policy during the era of Jawaharlal Nehru. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2010, this hardback edition spans 359 pages, delving deep into crucial issues surrounding war and peace that shaped India's international stance. The book meticulously analyzes Nehru's approaches to significant disputes, including the contentious fates of Junagadh, Hyderabad, and Kashmir in 1947-48, the refugee crisis in Bengal in 1950, the Kashmir crisis of 1951, and the protracted boundary dispute with China from 1949 to 1962. Raghavan's scholarly work offers valuable insights into the complexities of diplomacy and conflict resolution, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the nuances of modern Indian history and foreign policy. Dive into this comprehensive study and gain a better understanding of the challenges India faced in its formative years on the global stage.