Why I Killed Gandhi? | Nathuram Godse’s Account of the Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi | Historical & Political Perspective

Product Overview & Details

Why I Killed Gandhi? by Nathuram Godse presents Godse’s own account of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and the reasoning he gave for his actions during his trial. The book reproduces or draws upon his final court statement, providing readers with a primary-source perspective on one of the most consequential and controversial events in modern Indian history. 

The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi on 30 January 1948 had a profound impact on India. Godse was arrested at the scene, tried, and sentenced to death in 1949. His court statement subsequently became part of historical discussions surrounding the assassination, Partition, nationalism, and the political circumstances of the period. 

This book is particularly relevant for readers interested in modern Indian history, Gandhi’s assassination, Indian nationalism, Partition-era politics, political thought, and historical primary sources. It allows readers to examine Godse’s stated arguments and understand the historical context surrounding his trial and the assassination.

Key Features

• Presents Nathuram Godse’s account and stated reasons concerning Gandhi’s assassination
• Includes material based on his final court statement
• Explores the historical context surrounding the assassination
• Relevant to the study of Indian history, nationalism, Partition, and political thought
• Useful for readers researching Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination
• Suitable for students, researchers, history enthusiasts, and readers of political history
• A historical primary-source-oriented text that should be read alongside independent historical accounts