Gandhi's Assassin: The Making of Nathuram Godse and His Idea of India

Gandhi's The Making of Nathuram Godse and His Idea of India by Dhirendra K. Jha explores the life and transformation of Nathuram Godse, Gandhi's assassin. Born after several stillbirths, Godse grew up as a disaffected youth, drawn to the early Hindutva movement. Jha traces Godse's development, revealing his ties to influential ideologies and organizations. The book delves into the social and political upheavals that shaped his world view. It examines the events leading to Gandhi's assassination on January 30, 1948. Through new archival material, Jha challenges the conventional narratives surrounding the assassination and India’s independence.

Author:Dhirendra K. Jha