Setting Right the Narrative on Bharat by Srikumar Bharathi asks readers to consider whether their view of India’s past has been shaped by narratives so deeply embedded that they now pass for unquestioned fact.
About Setting Right the Narrative on Bharat
The book focuses on the strategic and military narratives that have influenced perceptions of India’s civilisation, strength and history over several centuries. Bharathi examines how these narratives emerged, how they functioned and how they continue to affect national confidence and policy-making today.
Rooted in historical evidence and strategic analysis, Setting Right the Narrative on Bharat encourages readers to question inherited assumptions rather than simply accept them. Its aim is to help readers rediscover Bharat on its own terms, looking past distortions that have been repeated until they became conventional wisdom. The approach combines history with a strategist’s attention to how stories about a nation shape its choices.
Published under the India Penguin Enterprise imprint of Penguin Random House India, this 216-page paperback (ISBN 9789377301958) is scheduled for July 2026 with an India MRP of ₹499. It will appeal to readers of Indian history, military and strategic affairs, and debates on national identity across South Asia.
For readers who enjoy books that challenge received wisdom about the past, Setting Right the Narrative on Bharat is a Coming Soon title to consider.
