Prakash Chander
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India and Pakistan share a history of rivalry and conflict that spans over fifty years. The primary focus of their conflict has been the disputed territory of Kashmir, where the two nations fought wars several times. Frequent confidence-building efforts have worked to dampen hostility and convey the message that, although local commanders might occasionally engage in provocative action, national level leaders remain in control and will not be drawn into conflict. ...
Pakistan, a nation for only fifty five years, has had a turbulent history. Ruled by the military for half its existence, it has seen three wars with India and the loss of much of its territory. The combination of political instability, deep-seated economic and social problems, and access to nuclear weapons has made it one of the most strategically sensitive countries in the world. The recent war in neighbouring Afghanistan has placed it at the very centre of ...
The book 'India: Past and Present' is a ready reference book for the India observes. It is a collection of various facts, details and ingredients that this land of wonders is made up of. The book begins with a brief account of the history of India from ancient times to the modern times. It then goes on to deal with various aspects of the country step by step. It gives a comprehensive account of the economy, society and polity of the country. A sizeable portion of ...
The Constitution of India enshrines the doctrine of equality and non interference in certain matters and non-discrimination on certain narrow grounds. It also holds as sacred the freedom of thought, speech and expression. The unwritten Constitution of Great Britain reflects the will of the people more truly as it embodies the conventions and enactments over centuries. Our Constitution is basically a scholarly exercise in compilation of whatever was thought worth ...
A brief resume on the survey of sources, which precedes the text in all of the four volumes of this study by way of an introduction, may give an idea to the scholars of history, particularly the subject-specialists, of the deep involvement of the author in the field of his study and research. As a matter of fact, it reveals but a tip of the iceberg of the source-material on Indian history which the editor has built over the last twenty five years.