Portrait of Rajendra Prasad

Rajendra Prasad books in order

Indian statesman, lawyer and writer (1884–1963); first President of India

Lived
1884–1963
Country
Dominion of India
Books
4

Rajendra Prasad published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with Satyagraha in Champaran (1928).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Rajendra Prasad

Non-fiction in order

  1. Satyagraha in Champaran (1928)

    282 pages

  2. India Divided (1946)

    427 pages

  3. Mahatma Gandhi and Bihar (1949)

    132 pages

  4. At the Feet of Mahatma Gandhi (1955)

    343 pages

About Rajendra Prasad

Rajendra Prasad was an Indian politician, lawyer, journalist and scholar who served as the first president of India from 1950 to 1962 for two terms. He joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement and became a major leader from the region of Bihar. A supporter of Mahatma Gandhi, Prasad was imprisoned by British authorities during the Salt Satyagraha of 1930 and the Quit India movement of 1942. After the constituent assembly 1946 elections, Prasad served as 1st Minister of Food and Agriculture in the central government from 1947 to 1948. Upon independence in 1947, Prasad was elected as President of the Constituent Assembly of India, which prepared the Constitution of India and which served as its provisional Parliament.

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

Rajendra Prasad FAQ

How many books has Rajendra Prasad written?
Rajendra Prasad published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Rajendra Prasad's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Satyagraha in Champaran.
What is Rajendra Prasad's last book?
At the Feet of Mahatma Gandhi (1955).
What is Rajendra Prasad's most famous book?
Satyagraha in Champaran (1928) is Rajendra Prasad'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.