The Quest for Modern Assam; A History; 1942-2000

The Quest for Modern Assam – A Definitive History

Hailed as "a model work of historical scholarship" by Ramachandra Guha and "the most well-researched, comprehensive history of contemporary Assam ever written" by Partha Chatterjee, this landmark book traces Assam’s transformative journey through the 20th century.

The battles of World War II in India's northeast, followed by Independence and Partition, profoundly shaped Assam’s political, social, and geographical landscape. Over the next three decades, the state experienced political turbulence, territorial shifts, and demographic changes, leading to widespread unrest as various groups fought to preserve their cultural identity and political influence.

In The Quest for Modern Assam, the author presents a definitive and comprehensive account of the political, environmental, economic, and cultural forces that have shaped Assam since the 1940s. This book sets new standards in regional political history and is essential reading for anyone interested in Assam, India, Asia, or the broader currents of 20th-century history.