The Indian War of Independence of 1857

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Indian War of Independence of 1857
• Author: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
• ISBN-13: 9789365616392
• Pages: 412
• Edition: First Edition (2026)
• Binding: Paperback
• Genre: History > Indian History > Freedom Struggle > Revolt of 1857
• Recommended Age Group: 16+ years
• Reading Difficulty: Moderate to Advanced
• Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 13–16 hours
• Price: ₹425.00/-

Description

The Indian War of Independence of 1857 by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is a historically significant account of the uprising of 1857, presenting it as a national struggle against colonial rule rather than a limited military mutiny. Written with passion, political conviction, and patriotic intensity, the book examines the causes, events, leaders, battles, and wider significance of one of the most important turning points in India’s freedom movement.

Savarkar’s narrative highlights the participation of soldiers, rulers, peasants, and civilians across different regions, emphasizing the spirit of resistance that connected diverse communities against British authority. The work discusses major centres of revolt, prominent figures such as Rani Lakshmibai, Nana Sahib, Tatya Tope, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and others, while also exploring themes of courage, sacrifice, unity, repression, and national awakening.

This edition is valuable for students, researchers, history enthusiasts, and readers interested in India’s anti-colonial struggle. It offers insight not only into the events of 1857 but also into the nationalist interpretation of history that shaped later freedom movement thought. Detailed, forceful, and politically charged, The Indian War of Independence of 1857 remains an important text for understanding how the uprising was remembered, interpreted, and transformed into a symbol of resistance.

Key Features

• Influential nationalist account of the 1857 uprising.
• Presents 1857 as India’s first war of independence.
• Discusses major leaders, battles, and regional centres.
• Explores courage, sacrifice, unity, and resistance.
• Valuable for students of Indian history and politics.
• Highlights anti-colonial struggle against British rule.
• Useful for academic study and competitive exams.
• Written with patriotic and historical intensity.
• Provides insight into nationalist historiography.
• Essential reading on India’s freedom movement.

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• Printed in: India
• Year: 2026