The Best-Selling India History eBooks of All Time

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Book Cover of Captivating History - History of India: A Captivating Guide to Ancient India, Medieval Indian History, and Modern India Including Stories of the Maurya Empire, the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi, and More
4.55
| 2019 | 114 Pages
Recommended for: 
History enthusiasts and readers curious about India's rich cultural heritage. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Discover the history of India from ancient times to modern era
  • Understand the cultural diversity and spiritual richness of India
  • Learn about key historical figures and events in Indian history
  • Explore the impact of British rule and Mahatma Gandhi on India
  • Understand the significance of Indian traditions, art, and architecture
Reviews:
Insightful
Informative
Engaging
Concise
Well-Researched
Short
Lacks Maps
Added to Reading List by María Luisa Infante Pinilla and Kang Chee Chiang
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Book Cover of C. A. Bayly - Indian Society and the Making of the British Empire (The New Cambridge History of India)
4.24
| 1988 | 248 Pages
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By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
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Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get an India History book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
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Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of William Dalrymple - The Anarchy

By William Dalrymple – Award-winning historian and bestselling author 

4.86
| 2019 | 576 Pages
Recommended for: 
History enthusiasts and students. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn about the rise of the East India Company and its impact on India.
  • Discover the complexities of colonialism and corporate power dynamics.
  • Understand the historical context of the Mughal Empire's decline.
  • Explore the moral implications of corporate greed and imperialism.
  • Recognize the parallels between historical and modern corporate practices.
  • The idea of a joint stock company was one of Tudor England’s most brilliant and revolutionary innovations.
  • An international corporation was in the process of transforming itself into an aggressive colonial power.
  • One of the very first Indian words to enter the English language was the Hindustani slang for plunder: loot.
Reviews:
Well-Researched
Engaging Narrative
Detailed Accounts
Fascinating Characters
Timely Lessons
Pacing Issues
Repetitive Content
  • #3 Best Seller in India History on Amazon
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee
  • Finalist for the Cundill History Prize
  • New York Times Bestseller
Recommended by Andrew Adonis, Saad Mohseni, Alberto Ruysánchez and 17 others
Andrew AdonisAnyone who thinks there’s much good to say about the British Empire should read DalrympleWill’s brilliant book on the East India Company. A long tale of plunder, extortion, war & murder
Maybe the ‘dominions’ are different, but not for indigenous peoples of Australia & N Zealand
Saad MohseniWilliam Dalrymple is one the best storytellers of our time. His new book about the east India company is impossible to put down. A must read about the pillaging of a nation
Alberto Ruysánchezadelphiedizioni Dearest William, this great review of your book was published in Spain today:
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