Question

Who was the author of the book titled 'India's First War of Independence'?

• A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• B. V. D. Savarkar
• C. Mahatma Gandhi
  (D) Subhash Chandra Bose
• D. Subhash Chandra Bose

Hint:

Pay close attention to book titles and their authors, especially those related to the Indian freedom struggle. Savarkar's book is famous for re-framing the narrative of the 1857 revolt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the author of a specific book about the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The title of the book frames the rebellion as the 'First War of Independence'.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The book titled "The Indian War of Independence, 1857" was written by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. It was first published in 1909. Savarkar's work was one of the first to describe the 1857 rebellion not as a mere 'sepoy mutiny' but as a national war for independence. The book was considered revolutionary and was banned by the British Raj even before its publication. It is worth noting that Karl Marx also wrote a book with a similar title, 'The First Indian War of Independence 1857-59'. However, among the given options, V.D. Savarkar is the correct author.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The author of 'India's First War of Independence' is V. D. Savarkar. Therefore, option (B) is the correct answer.