7 Must-Read Books Around Netaji Ever Written
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (born Jan 23rd, 1897 in Cuttack, Orrisa) played the most pivotal role in India’s Freedom Struggle against tyrannical British Colonial rule.
He gave many famous slogans, including
जय हिन्द ! ( Jai Hind )
तुम मुझे खून दो, मैं तुम्हें आजादी दूंगा ! ( Give me blood and I will give you freedom )
The following works delve into the life, mindset, and mysteries surrounding one of the most intriguing & charismatic global icons of the 20th century.
1. Bose: The Untold Story of an Inconvenient Nationalist
- Chandrachur Ghose
This meticulously researched & gripping biography helps discover the journey of a man that became Netaji through various layers of his life and activities.
2. Conundrum
- Anuj Dhar & Chandrachur Ghose
Born out of extensive research, this exceptional 834-page eye-opener unravels the mystery regarding Netaji’s death and his life there-after through detailed evidence and logical reasoning.
3. Netaji, Azad Hind Sarkar & Fauj: Removing Smokescreens 1942-47
- Prof. Kapil Kumar
This brilliant book packed with rich data & photographs reveals the unknown phases of the Indian National Army and details the administrative structure of the Azad Hind Government.
4. Subhash Chandra Bose
- Hugh Toye
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This account from a British Intelligence officer who was tasked to track down Bose & INA activities throws a refreshing light on how Britishers viewed the events of the time.
5. An Indian Pilgrim
- Subhas Chandra Bose
This account of his life till 1937 from the man himself gives you an astounding account of his ideological development, the influence of Swami Vivekananda, and his singular focus on India’s reconstruction.
6. Government Doesn’t Want You To Know This
- Anuj Dhar & Chandrachur Ghose
A concise version of their bestseller “Conundrum”, this authoritative book gives you a quick run-down on the mystery of Netaji’s fate post-1945 with well-reasoned evidence.
7. Bose: An Indian Samurai
- Major General G.D. Bakshi
Written by a military veteran and a prominent analyst, this classic provides a refreshing account of India’s Freedom Struggle and the military strategy employed by Bose & the Indian National Army.
Another Very Notable Mention…
The Indian Struggle
- Subhas Chandra Bose
This book gives a first-hand account of Netaji’s thoughts on how the Indian Independence Struggle unfolded since 1920 and his assessment of Gandhi’s role in it.