{"title":"Dhirendra Jha","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the intriguing world of Indian politics and history with the works of Dhirendra Jha, a distinguished author known for his insightful explorations into current affairs. His writing offers a penetrating investigation into pivotal events and figures that have shaped India's political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eGandhi's Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling narrative that revisits the circumstances and motivations behind one of the most pivotal moments in India's history — the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. Jha expertly delves into the complex web of politics and ideology, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this tragic event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in exploring themes of power, ideology, and history will find Jha's work both educational and thought-provoking. His books serve as an essential guide for anyone keen to understand the intricacies of Indian politics and its evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned follower of political discourse or a curious newcomer, Dhirendra Jha's collection provides a rich tapestry of knowledge and perspective that is sure to engage and inform.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gandhis-assassin-by-dhirendra-jha-9781804292976","title":"Gandhi's Assassin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGandhi's Assassin\u003c\/i\u003e by Dhirendra Jha is a deeply researched history that places Nathuram Godse's life at the juncture of the dangerous fault lines in contemporary India: the quest for independence and the rise of Hindu nationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wintry Delhi evening on 30 January 1948, Nathuram Godse shot Gandhi at point-blank range, forever silencing the man who had delivered independence to his nation. Godse's journey to this moment of international notoriety from small towns in western India is, by turns, both riveting and wrenching. Drawing from previously unpublished archival material, Jha challenges the standard account of Gandhi's assassination, and offers a stunning view on the making of independent India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Brahmin parents, Godse started off as a child mystic. However, success eluded him. The caste system placed him at the top of society, but the turbulent times meant that he soon became a disaffected youth, desperately seeking a position in the infant nation. In such confusing times, Godse was one of hundreds, and later thousands, of young Indian men to be steered into the sheltering fold of early Hindutva, Indian nationalism. His association with early formations of the RSS and far-right thinkers such as Sarvakar proves that he was not working alone. Today he is considered to be a patriotic hero by many for his act of bravery, despite being found guilty in court and executed in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849170866412,"sku":"9781804292976","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10944063482830.jpg?v=1759024090"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dhirendra-jha.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}