P. V. Narasimha Rao published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Insider (1998).
Updated September 2026
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The Insider
P. V. Narasimha Rao's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

The Insider (1998)

Ayodhya (2006)
Non-fiction in order
P.v. Narasimha Rao, Selected Speeches (1993)

Ayodhya 6 December 1992 (2006)
Other books in order

India and the Asia-Pacific (1994)
About P. V. Narasimha Rao
Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao was an Indian independence activist, lawyer, and politician from the Indian National Congress who served as the prime minister of India from 1991 to 1996. He was the first person from South India and the second person from a non-Hindi speaking background to be prime minister. He is known for his role in initiating India's economic liberalisation following an economic crisis in 1991, a process that has been sustained and expanded by every successive prime minister of the country.
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P. V. Narasimha Rao FAQ
- How many books has P. V. Narasimha Rao written?
- P. V. Narasimha Rao published 2 novels, 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read P. V. Narasimha Rao's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Insider.
- What is P. V. Narasimha Rao's last book?
- Ayodhya 6 December 1992 (2006).
- What is P. V. Narasimha Rao's most famous book?
- The Insider (1998) is P. V. Narasimha Rao's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.