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Godse
The Man, the Ideology, and the Assassination of Gandhi
The life, ideology and trial of Nathuram Godse against the backdrop of Partition and the assassination of Gandhi on 30 January 1948.
Godse is a history and political biography by Indian author Parvind Kumar examining the life, political convictions, historical circumstances and judicial proceedings surrounding Nathuram Godse, who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi on 30 January 1948 — one of the defining events of twentieth-century Indian history.
Set against colonial rule, independence, Partition and the violence of the birth of two nations, the book explores the early life of Godse, the ideology of Hindu nationalism and competing visions of India's future, the disagreements between Godse and Gandhi, the Partition-era backdrop, and the events and trial that followed.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: The Early Life of Nathuram Godse: Background, upbringing, education and emergence as an activist.
- Chapter 2: The Ideology Behind the Man: Hindu nationalism, political identity and competing visions of India.
- Chapter 3: Godse and Gandhi: Disagreements, accusations and contrasting philosophies.
- Chapter 4: India at Partition: Communal violence, the refugee crisis and political tension.
- Chapter 5: 30 January 1948: The events leading to the assassination.
- Chapter 6: The Trial and Its Legacy: The judicial proceedings and their place in Indian memory.
Reviews & Testimonials
★★★★★
“Sober and well-sourced on a very charged subject.”
— Reader Review★★★★★
“Explains context without turning into a polemic.”
— History QuarterlyFrequently Asked Questions
What is Godse about?
Godse is a history and political biography by Indian author Parvind Kumar examining the life, political convictions, historical circumstances and judicial proceedings surrounding Nathuram Godse, who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi on 30 January 1948 — one of the defining events of twentieth-century Indian history.
Who is the author of Godse?
Godse is written by Parvind Kumar. Parvind Kumar is an independent Indian author whose books span fiction, relationships, marriage, mythology, personal growth, health and contemporary social themes.
Where can I read or buy Godse?
Godse is available on Google Play Books.
How many pages is Godse and what language is it in?
Godse is published in English, runs to about 210 pages, and was published in October 2026. Format: eBook (Google Play).
