Voices Of Dissent by Romila Thapar in paperback

As one of India’s most renowned intellectuals, Romila Thapar’s Voices of Dissent is a crucial read for those interested in India's captivating history and future direction. Throughout time, people have engaged in arguments and disagreements, a natural part of human experience. However, in today's society, any form of protest is deemed unpatriotic and met with arguments attempting to discredit the very idea of dissent as a Western import. In her informative and objective historical essay, Thapar delves into the long-standing history of dissent in the subcontinent, tracing its evolution through the centuries. Voices of Dissent examines nonviolent protests and their impact on pivotal moments in Indian history, beginning with Vedic times and continuing through the first and second millennium BCE, the emergence of the Shramanas, and the views of Bhakti sants. Thapar also highlights the influential role of Mahatma Gandhi's satyagraha in the establishment of a free and democratic India. Finally, she