The first part of the book deals with the british conquest of india, its consoli dation and the events leading up to. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The first part of the book deals with the british conquest of india, its. Independence was celebrated in britain by south asians. Jawaharlal nehru, who had studied at harrow school, cambridge, and as a barrister in london, took up the position of prime minister of india. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Menon 9 followers rao bahadur vappala pangunni menon csi, cie 30 september 1893 31 december 1965, also known as v. He worked diligently to become the highest serving indian officer in british india. Bjp central office, 6a, deen dayal upadhyaya marg new delhi12 india.
The behaviour of power output p w can be studied with respect to three v ariables x, y and v. Not only nehru but many members of the congress working committee also did not endorse gandhis suggestion, finally. The princeton legacy library uses the latest printondemand technology to again make available previously out of print books from the distinguished. Download the story of the integration of the indian states v p menon or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. This is the account of v p menon, a senior civil servant dealing with the constituent assembly and other matters relating to independence, on the background and negotiations connected with the transfer of power in 1947. The ever shining sun of british ascendency was on the verge of sinking. I have taken up the integration of the states first, because the events of the four hectic. The princeton legacy library uses the latest printondemand technology to again make available previously outofprint books from the distinguished. Morrisjones skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Vp menon the architect of modern india maddys ramblings. V p menon the forgotten architect of modern india r p fernando pics hand sketch from ahujas article with thanks. The transfer of power, in order to be smooth, should be. Menon was an indian civil servant from kerala, who served as the constitutional adviser and political reforms commissioner to viceroys during the last three years of british rule in india.
P 1957, the transfer of power in india, orient longman ltd, madras. From this date up to the transfer of power on 15 august 1947, i have given a detailed narration of events. The transfer of power in india hardcover 1 january 1979 by v. Menon worked in the indian civil service in a junior position. P 1999, integration of indian states, sangam books ltd, isbn 8125015973 menon, v. T 24 japaaese threat dwindled, whitehall became anxious for a rapid settlement in view of civil war condition in india. Menon, was constitutional adviser to the viceroy 19412 and also an academic. The story of the integration of the indian states by v. To whome mountbatten showed the partition plan in advance of other leaders who reacted against the plan vehemently. Never miss a mealrampur is the latest state to be merged with u. Morrisjones skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to. It was his earnest desire that i should write two books one narrating the events leading to the transfer of power and the other dealing with the integration of the indian states. This is the account of v p menon, a senior civil servant dealing with the constituent assembly and other matters relating to independence.
Chapter viii mountbatten plan and partition of india before arrival of mountbatten to india, there held a debate in. V p menon was the constitutional adviser to the last three viceroys during british rule in india. I have taken up the integration of the states first, because the events of the four hectic years, 1947 to 1951, are so vivid in my memory. Princeton university press princeton, new jersey published, 195. The twoedged sword of technological advancement and machiavellian tactics of statecraft was no more paved her way in the eastern awakening society. With the publication of this book, which i call the transfer of power in india, i shall have fulfilled my promise to our revered sardar. Menon, was an indian civil servant who played a vital role during the partition of india and the integration of independent india, from the period 19451950. Menon put it to mountbatten that the congress would accept dominion status in return for a very early transfer of power. Gandhi offer of jinnah pmship 1947 cabinetmissionplan. From 1942 till the transfer of power in august 1947 i was the constitutional adviser to the governorgeneral. The transfer of power, in order to be smooth, should be preceded by the recognition in practice of the interim government as a dominion government with effective control over the services and administration, the central govern ment must necessarily function as a cabinet with full authority and responsibility.
Menon wikipedia bahasa indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas. Dec 18, 2010 v p menon the forgotten architect of modern india r p fernando pics hand sketch from ahujas article with thanks. Rao bahadur vappala pangunni menon csi, cie 30 september 1893 31 december 1965, also known as v. V p menon, secretary states department the senior civil servant charged with this mission describes how he went about it the politics, the bluff, the persuasion, the tact and even the coercion employed are described in fact, the merit of some of the books uploaded on the subject. Menons plan for the partition of india into two dominions was the one which was eventually adopted. Rao bahadur vappala pangunni menon, csi, cie 30 september 1893 31 december 1965 was an indian civil servant who was the constitutional adviser and political reforms commissioner to the last three viceroys during british rule in india he played a vital role in indias partition and political integration. This full account of the partition of india and the transfer of power from england begins with the outbreak of war in. Pdf transfer of power download full pdf book download. Patel respected menon s ingenuity in diplomacy, and often did not question if. On 15 august 1947 india stepped on to a new road of freedom and endeavour, no longer a dependency of the british crown but a dominion and a member of the british commonwealth of nations. Menon and other british indian officials pointed out to the viceroy that gandhis suggestion of jinnahs prime ministership posed difficulties for the viceroy and british too. Since the analytical solution is not possible in the present case the value of 2 p w. Menon author of the story of the integration of the.
The transfer of power in india by menon v p abebooks. P 1961, the story of the integration of the indian states, orient longmans, isbn asin. Rao bahadur vappala pangunni menon was an indian civil servant, who played a key role in indias partition and the integration of the princely states. Nawab with menon from rajbhavan bhopal though menon looks somewhat different here, simla conference from transfer of power. Click download or read online button to get the story of the integration of the indian states v p menon book now. Transfer of power in india princeton university press. Dodwellt a sketch of the history of india from 1858 to 1918 london. India before the transfer of power facing page 64 2. Pdf copy of the book the story of the integration of the indian states pdf. The story of the integration of the indian states v p menon. Menon was the only indian in mountbattens inner team.
Kathiawar and the western indian states agency 88 3. I worked at the theoretical physics division of bhabha atomic research centre, mumbai, throughout my career. I am a researcher in theoretical physics for more than 40 years. The road to partition economic and political weekly. Rao bahadur vappala pangunni menon, csi, cie 30 september 1893 31 december 1965. Menon s plan for the partition of india into two dominions was the one which was eventually adopted. British were facing failure in every sphere of politics in the subcontinent. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Mention of the british desire to acquire a strategic foothold in an independent india was made, among others, by john connell, in his biography of sir claude auchinleck. British favoritism of congress and the speedy transfer of. Lord mountbatten, the last viceroy of india who had overseen this transfer of power, became governorgeneral of india for the interim. Buy the transfer of power in india book online at low prices. Rau, constitutional adviser to the constituent assembly. This full account of the partition of india and the transfer of power from england begins with the outbreak of war in 1939 and ends with. Krishna menon had also told sir stafford cripps that mountbattens appoint. Thompson and garratt, rise and fulfilment of british rule pp. This full account of the partition of india and the transfer of power from england begins with the outbreak of war in 1939 and ends with the transfer itself in 1947. Menon, secretary states department the senior civil servant charged with this.
Amazing book with first hand account of the transfer of power in india written by one who was intimitely involved and was the right hand man of the great sardar patel. Later in his life, he became a member of the freemarketoriented swatantra party. Menon worked closely with patel over the integration of over 565 princely states into the union of india, managing the diplomacy between the states ministry and the various indian princes, acting as patels envoy and striking deals with reluctant princes and rulers. Vappala pangunni menon or as his friends would call v p menon was the constitutional adviser and political reforms commissioner to the last three viceroys during british rule in india. Menon was the man who planned for the partition of india into two dominions, which was eventually adopted. The story of the integration of the indian states v p.
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