About the Book: Empire exposes the brutal realities behind Britain’s conquest of India, challenging myths of a “civilizing mission” and revealing the exploitation, famine, and oppression that fueled colonial rule. Drawing on secret records and global historical events, Rakesh Dwivedi shows how India’s fight for freedom was entwined with international power struggles and geopolitical betrayals. This unflinching historical analysis reclaims the truth of India’s independence and uncovers the hidden costs of empire.