Mountbatten's Report on the Last Viceroyalty: 22 March-15 August 1947

The book reproduces Mountbatten's account of the last five months of British rule in India, based on reports he sent to London. It describes his initial attempts to secure independence, his eventual success through diplomacy, and the roles of key leaders like Gandhi, Jinnah, Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and others. Mountbatten provides a valuable historical survey and draws conclusions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2024
Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors

Mountbatten's Own Account of the Last Five Months of British Rule in India: A Frank and Comprehensive Narrative
Mountbatten's Own Account of the Last Five Months of British Rule in India is a comprehensive and frank narrative of the final five months of British rule in India, based on reports he sent to London at the time. Written with disarming frankness, it provides a valuable historical survey and a chapter in which Mountbatten draws up his conclusions. The figures of Gandhi, Jinnah, Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and other key leaders loom large in this account, and Mountbatten provides a valuable introductory historical survey and a chapter in which he draws up his conclusions.

Mountbatten's Background:

Before becoming the last Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten played a major part in the defeat of Japan in the Second World War. He was the Supreme Allied Commander, South-East Asia Command between 1943 and 1946, and was also responsible for preparing Burma for civilian rule.

Mountbatten's Initial Attempts at Independence:

Mountbatten's initial attempts at independence were based on a united India. He believed that a united India would be stronger and more able to resist British rule. However, his attempts were unsuccessful, and he turned to some form of agreed partition.

Mountbatten's Success:

Mountbatten's eventual success was achieved after considerable feats of diplomacy. He worked tirelessly to negotiate with the Indian leaders, and his efforts paid off. The partition of India was announced on August 15, 1947, and Mountbatten was appointed the first Governor-General of India.

Key Leaders:

Gandhi, Jinnah, Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and other key leaders loom large in this account. Gandhi was a leader of the Indian National Congress, and he advocated for non-violent resistance to British rule. Jinnah was the leader of the Muslim League, and he advocated for a separate Muslim state. Nehru was the leader of the Indian National Congress, and he advocated for a secular and democratic India. Vallabhbhai Patel was a leader of the Indian National Congress, and he was responsible for the integration of India's princely states into the Indian Union.

Appendices:

The volume includes thirteen appendices providing the texts of key documents and an index of the persona involved in these momentous events. These appendices include the Indian Independence Act, the Partition Plan, and the Constitution of India.

Conclusion:

Mountbatten's Own Account of the Last Five Months of British Rule in India is a valuable historical survey and a chapter in which Mountbatten draws up his conclusions. It provides a frank and comprehensive narrative of the final five months of British rule in India, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of India.

Weight: 648g
Dimension: 223 x 154 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788173045165