The rise of the East India Company and early tribal and peasant revolts. The 1857 Uprising: A detailed look at the "First War of Independence." The Rise of Nationalism:
For Prelims (GS Paper I), yes—it covers 80% of modern history. However, for Mains, you must supplement it with Bipan Chandra and Spectrum , as Venkatesan’s depth on socio-religious reforms is slightly limited. History Of Indian Freedom Struggle By G Venkatesan Pdf
The formation of the in 1885 was a turning point. Venkatesan details the "Moderate" phase—led by figures like Dadabhai Naoroji—who believed in constitutional methods, and the later "Extremist" phase where leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak demanded Swaraj (Self-rule) as a birthright. 3. The Gandhian Era (1915–1947) The rise of the East India Company and