Manohar Malgonkar - A Lifestory

A wellknown Indian writer, made a special place for himself in Indian writing in English. He got people interested with his stories. He was born on 12 July 1913. He is remembered for his books. These books often talked about history, exciting events, and the problems of Indian life, especially when the British ruled and after they left. His different jobs, like being in the Indian Army, helped him write. His most famous books, like "The Princes" (1963), looked at how the areas ruled by princes changed after India became free. It showed many people and a lot of history. Another important book, "A Bend in the Ganges" (1964), showed how India's fight for freedom and the split of India affected people's lives. People who worked with him said he was good at making complicated stories and interesting characters. They said he told stories very well and understood people. He also wrote "Distant Drum" (1960), a book about the Indian Army. He did not only write books. He also wrote short stories, about people's lives, and about history. This showed he could write many different things. He died on 14 April 2010. But his books are still read and studied. They help people understand India's past and present. His work is still very important to Indian writing.