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BIOGRAPHY
Indira
BIOGRAPHY
Indira
The Iron Lady of India: Power, Politics, War, Emergency and the Woman Behind the Legend
The life of India's first woman Prime Minister — her rise, the 1971 war, the Emergency, and the questions her legacy still raises.
Indira is a political biography by Indian author Parvind Kumar exploring the life, leadership, achievements and controversies of Indira Gandhi — India's first woman Prime Minister, a formidable political strategist and a central figure in post-independence history. It begins with her upbringing in a household immersed in the freedom struggle and her journey from the Nehru home to the highest office.
As Prime Minister she confronted powerful rivals, reshaped the Congress Party, pursued ambitious economic policies and strengthened India's international position; the 1971 war and the emergence of Bangladesh and India's 1974 nuclear test are defining chapters. The book also examines the Emergency of 1975–1977 and the serious questions her legacy raises about democracy and the concentration of power.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: The Nehru Household: Growing up amid debate, nationalism and the freedom struggle.
- Chapter 2: The Road to Power: Her rise within the Congress and to the office of Prime Minister.
- Chapter 3: Rivals and the Congress Split: Confronting powerful rivals and reshaping the party.
- Chapter 4: War, Bangladesh and the Bomb: The 1971 war and the 1974 nuclear test.
- Chapter 5: The Emergency: 1975–1977 and the debate over democracy and power.
- Chapter 6: Legacy: What her career means for modern India.
Reviews & Testimonials
★★★★★
“Fair to both her achievements and her failures.”
— Reader Review★★★★★
“A clear, absorbing account of a polarizing leader.”
— History QuarterlyFrequently Asked Questions
What is Indira about?
Indira is a political biography by Indian author Parvind Kumar exploring the life, leadership, achievements and controversies of Indira Gandhi — India's first woman Prime Minister, a formidable political strategist and a central figure in post-independence history. It begins with her upbringing in a household immersed in the freedom struggle and her journey from the Nehru home to the highest office.
Who is the author of Indira?
Indira 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 Indira?
Indira is available on Google Play Books.
How many pages is Indira and what language is it in?
Indira is published in English, runs to about 240 pages, and was published in September 2026. Format: eBook (Google Play).
