{"product_id":"rebel-bastar","title":"Rebel Bastar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the turbulent history, deep-rooted indigenous resistance, and complex legacy of the Maoist insurgency in \u003ci\u003eRebel Bastar: History, Maoism and the Search for Answers in India's Heartland\u003c\/i\u003e by senior journalist and historian Shantanu Nandan Sharma!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e“An engaging and original book that deserves to be widely read.”\u003c\/i\u003e — \u003cb\u003ePeter Frankopan\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Silk Roads: A New History of the World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Indian government’s declaration in March 2026 that the Maoist insurgency has been effectively defeated, a critical question lingers: How did a foreign extremist ideology find a deep haven in Bastar’s tight-knit indigenous societies for over four decades?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on years of rigorous ground reporting and historical research, Shantanu Nandan Sharma takes readers deep into one of India's most misunderstood regions. \u003ci\u003eRebel Bastar\u003c\/i\u003e traces the centuries-old story of resistance against state power—from ancient tribal uprisings in Dantewada and colonial exploitation of forests for teak and minerals, to a beloved prince's tragic rebellion and the slow entrenchment of Naxal influence. Rich in investigative insight and narrative power, this essential book challenges simple narratives, examining what Bastar's history reveals about governance, land rights, developmental failures, and the fragile balance of Indian democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed Praise:\u003c\/b\u003e Endorsed by renowned historian Peter Frankopan (\u003ci\u003eThe Silk Roads\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Investigative \u0026amp; Historical Research:\u003c\/b\u003e Blends firsthand ground journalism with centuries of regional history to uncover why the insurgency took root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrucial Contemporary Relevance:\u003c\/b\u003e Addresses urgent questions surrounding internal security, tribal welfare, state governance, and the end of the Naxal era in Central India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift:\u003c\/b\u003e An invaluable, thought-provoking present for political scientists, historians, journalists, defense enthusiasts, and readers passionate about modern Indian affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52737012171035,"sku":null,"price":679.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81W9tGsdqxL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785996983","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/rebel-bastar","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}