Name: India’s First Nuclear Test - Pokhran | History Express
Uploaded: 2025-10-22T16:50:00.051470+05:30
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Channel: Shikhar Srivastava

Pokhran 

Shikhar Srivastava

Dive into the thrilling tale of India's covert mission, Operation Smiling Buddha, in the scorching deserts of Pokhran, Rajasthan, where in 1974, under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, Indian scientists executed a secret nuclear test that positioned India as a formidable nuclear power. Discover how, without any foreign aid, India demonstrated its self-reliance and strategic prowess, leaving global powers like the USA, Russia, and China astonished. Join us on Seekho's official show, History Express, to uncover this pivotal moment in Indian history.
 
The Pokhran Nuclear Test, codenamed Operation Shakti, was conducted by India on 11 May 1998 in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It marked India’s emergence as a nuclear power, with five underground tests demonstrating advanced nuclear capability.


 
Discover the riveting story of Pokhran's nuclear test, Operation Smiling Buddha, on the Seekho app's History Express show. Learn about the covert mission executed in Rajasthan's scorching desert, led by visionary scientists under PM Indira Gandhi’s directive. This test marked India's entry as a nuclear power, achieved without foreign aid, showcasing self-reliance and strategic prowess. Dive into this powerful saga of determination and secrecy that altered global perceptions and reinforced India's technological sovereignty.

India’s First Nuclear Test - Pokhran

Dive into the thrilling tale of India's covert mission, Operation Smiling Buddha, in the scorching deserts of Pokhran, Rajasthan, where in 1974, under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, Indian scientists executed a secret nuclear test that positioned India as a formidable nuclear power. Discover how, without any foreign aid, India demonstrated its self-reliance and strategic prowess, leaving global powers like the USA, Russia, and China astonished. Join us on Seekho's official show, History Express, to uncover this pivotal moment in Indian history.
 
Discover the riveting story of Pokhran's nuclear test, Operation Smiling Buddha, on the Seekho app's History Express show. Learn about the covert mission executed in Rajasthan's scorching desert, led by visionary scientists under PM Indira Gandhi’s directive. This test marked India's entry as a nuclear power, achieved without foreign aid, showcasing self-reliance and strategic prowess. Dive into this powerful saga of determination and secrecy that altered global perceptions and reinforced India's technological sovereignty.

India’s First Nuclear Test - Pokhran

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