In the Margins of Empires: A History of the Chicken’s Neck by Akhilesh Upadhyay is a sharp, readable exploration of one of India’s most strategically important and least understood regions. Blending history, geography, and politics, the book examines how this narrow corridor has shaped power, movement, and vulnerability across the subcontinent.
Engaging and insightful, this title is ideal for readers interested in borderlands, national security, regional history, and contemporary Indian affairs. It offers a thoughtful perspective on the forces that have defined the “Chicken’s Neck” and why this small stretch of land continues to matter so much.
