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Following on from VAdm Hiranandani (Retd)'s previous books, Transition to Triumph - History of the Indian Navy 1965-1975, and Transition to Eminence - The Indian Navy 1976-1990. These two books encapsulated the Indian Navy's role in the wars with Pakistan as well as their steady progress in becoming a 'Builders's Navy'. . Continuing the narrative, Transition to Pre-Eminence covers the unique period of 'Introspection and Consolidation' in India's history. The end of the Cold War introduced a new set of dynamics, which required the Navy to change tack and yet maintain the modernization process. The nation made dramatic entry into the nuclear club and pushed back the Kargil intrusion during this time. A governmental review committee set up in its aftermath, began a period of defence transformation, a lot of which is happening even today. In line with streamlining of defence budgeting procedures, the Navy too began to lay more stress on judicious perspective planning. VAdm Hiranandani's erudite exposition comprehensively covers this momentous period and those who have an interest in maritime history and development would find this book an enlightening source to dwell upon.

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Admiral Hiranandani served the Indian Navy from 1949 to 1989. He retired as Vice Chief of Naval Staff. He was then appointed to the Union Public Service Commission, from where he retired in 1995 as acting Chairman.

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