Rajmohan Gandhi
Author of Gandhi: The Man, His People, and the Empire (Philip E. Lilienthal Book in Asian Studies)
About the Author
Works by Rajmohan Gandhi
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1935
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- India
- Birthplace
- New Delhi, India
- Relationships
- Gandhi, Mohandas K. (grandfather)
Rajagopalachari, C. (grandfather) - Awards and honors
- honorary doctorate of law from the University of Calgary
International Humanitarian Award (Human Rights)
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Statistics
- Works
- 21
- Members
- 373
- Popularity
- #64,664
- Rating
- 4.0
- Reviews
- 6
- ISBNs
- 35
- Languages
- 1
Rajmohan Gandhi's book is an excellent place to start, especially for those who wish to gain a first understanding. However, the book is not perfect. The sections on the 20th and 21st centuries are confusing.
It is intriguing to note South India's more passive role during the British Raj. After Tipu Sultan's death, resistance to The East India Company almost died in South India.
A welcome aspect of the book is its focus on the role of a few Britishers in studying and preserving South Indian texts.
He could have done better. For instance, he quotes John Wilks widely while acknowledging the gentleman's negative bias against Tipu Sultan. Why didn't he research and quote other authors to deliver a balanced and nuanced perspective on Tipu Sultan (among others)?… (more)