Gandhi’s Assassin

Dhirendra K. Jha's book examines the complex psychology and politics of Nathuram Godse, shedding light on his early life, influences, and the social forces that shaped his extremist views. It explores how a disaffected youth, guided by ideologues and social upheavals, ultimately culminated in Gandhi's assassination in 1948. Drawing on new archival materials, the book challenges simplified narratives and offers a compelling perspective on the early history of independent India.