On December 28th, 1885, the Indian National Congress (INC) met for the first time in Bombay. Providing a short and crisp commentary on the Indian independence movement, this inspiring account demonstrates how the INC went on to challenge the mightiest empire of the time, using a slogan of peace and a method of nonviolence. Led by men and women of extraordinary intellect, courage, and commitment, the INC shaped the destiny of modern India in the 20th century and now leads the country as a global power in the 21st century. Commemorating 125 years of the INC, this volume is enlivened by rare photographs and archival material and unfolds the saga of struggle, sacrifice, and nation-building.