The 1970s were a tumultuous decade in the Indian subcontinent. Indira Gandhi dominated politics like a Colossus. Bangladesh cameinto existence and Sikkim merged with India. India and Pakistan fought a war, followed by the Simla Agreement. Bhutan, Mujib and Jayaprakash Narayan reached heights of success and depths of defeat in this period. P.N. Dhar was closely associated with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for most of these momentous years. In this book he provides an insider's account of the major political events, decisions and personalities that made up the 1970s. This book will interest general readers and all who wish to understand contemporary Indian affairs and politics.