The Gates of India: Being an Historical Narrative

"The Gates of India: Being an Historical Narrative" by Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich is a recount of how land shapes history, especially in India. The book looks at how different areas and landscapes affected the movement of people and the growth of old societies in and around India. The author uses his own experiences from twenty years of exploring Afghanistan and Baluchistan to explain the importance of geography in understanding India's past and its borders. It’s a historical account that combines his explorations with the stories of others to show how the land itself helped write India's history.