The history of India dates back many millennia, but if you consider our political history, then it’s most prudent to start in 1947. It was the year India was born, so to speak, as it was only in 1947 that India came together as the country we know now. After 1947, Indian politics has seen a large amount of turmoil- from multiple wars affecting the political outcome to governments toppling because of the prices of onions, and from a national emergency to popular political leaders getting assassinated. India is a land where communists, right-wing traditionalists, first-time politicians and criminals have all been elected into significant positions of power.

As we are on the cusp of an election, what better way to brush up on India’s political history than by reading about it? This infographic breaks down some of the most important moments of India’s political history and tells you what books you should read to understand them better.

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