Portrait of Lala Lajpat Rai

Lala Lajpat Rai books in order

Indian author and politician

Lived
1865–1928
Country
British Raj
Books
5

Lala Lajpat Rai published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Arya Samaj (1915).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Lala Lajpat Rai

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Arya Samaj (1915)

    305 pages

  2. Young India (1916)

    257 pages

  3. England's Debt to India (1917)

    364 pages

  4. The Problem of National Education in India (1920)

    189 pages

Other books in order

  1. Unhappy India (1928)

    551 pages

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About Lala Lajpat Rai

Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian nationalist revolutionary and author, popularly known as Punjab Kesari. He was one of the three members of the Lal Bal Pal trio. He died of severe trauma injuries sustained in October 1928 during a British-ordered baton charge by police in Lahore, when he led a peaceful protest march against the all-British Simon Commission.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Lala Lajpat Rai FAQ

How many books has Lala Lajpat Rai written?
Lala Lajpat Rai published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Lala Lajpat Rai's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Arya Samaj.
What is Lala Lajpat Rai's last book?
The Problem of National Education in India (1920).
What is Lala Lajpat Rai's most famous book?
The Arya Samaj (1915) is Lala Lajpat Rai's most widely read book.
Can I read Lala Lajpat Rai's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Lala Lajpat Rai are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.