Savarkar: a Contested Legacy, 1924-1966 by Vikram Sampath

Book Details ISBN 9780670090310 Author Vikram Sampath Publisher Penguin Viking PRH Language English Binding Hardcover Release Date 1 Mar 2025 Savarkar: A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966 by Vikram Sampath is a deeply researched biography that examines one of modern India’s most debated public figures. Tracing the years from 1924 to 1966, the book offers a nuanced look at Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s political ideas, public influence, and the controversies that shaped his legacy. Written for readers interested in Indian history, nationalism, and political thought, this book presents a thoughtful and balanced narrative. It helps readers understand the man behind the myths, the arguments around his place in history, and the lasting questions his life continues to raise.