"History of Modern India (1757–1947 A.D.) – Indian Freedom Struggle" by Maniram Sharma offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of India's journey from the beginning of British colonial rule to independence. Specially crafted for undergraduate students pursuing FYUGP NEP 2020-based syllabi in History, the book caters to B.A. 3rd Semester Minor and GEC courses of Delhi University, Gauhati University, and other Indian universities.

This volume traces the key events, movements, and personalities that shaped modern India, from the Battle of Plassey (1757) to India’s Independence in 1947. The book presents a clear narrative of the colonial impact on Indian society, the rise of national consciousness, and the long, multifaceted struggle for freedom from British rule.

? Key Chapters Include:

1. Political Landscape Post-Mughal Era and Rise of Regional Powers

2. Arrival of European Trading Companies: Portuguese, Dutch, English & French

3. Battle of Plassey & Buxar; Clive’s Dual Administration

4. Anglo-French Rivalry and Expansion of British Rule

5. British Policies under Warren Hastings, Cornwallis, Wellesley & Bentinck

6. Rise of Reform Movements: Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Western Education

7. Revolt of 1857: Causes, Consequences, Aftermath

8. Wars in Afghanistan & Burma; British Frontier Policy

9. Colonial Governance: Army, Police, Law & Administration

10. Growth of Nationalism & Foundation of the Indian National Congress

11. Economic Impact: Drain Theory, Swadeshi Movement, British Land & Trade Policies

12. Reform Movements: Arya Samaj, Aligarh Movement, Tribal & Muslim Uprisings

13. Revolutionary & Constitutional Politics: 1905–1940s

14. Role of Gandhi, Ambedkar, Left Movements, Labour & Peasant Agitations

15. Freedom Struggle Milestones: RIN, INA, 1937 Elections, Partition

16. Independence Act of 1947, Transfer of Power & Post-War Nationalism