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Empire, Nationalism and the Postcolonial World: Rabindranath Tagore’s Writings on History, Politics and Society
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Empire, Race and the Politics of Anti-Caste
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Empire, Religion and Identity: Modern South Asia and the Global Circulation of Ideas
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Empire: The British Imperial Experience From 1765 To The Present
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Empireland
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Empires of Complaints: Mughal Law and the Making of British India, 1765–1793
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Empires of Complaints: Mughal Law and the Making of British India, 1765–1793
0Original price was: ₹3,495.00.₹2,621.00Current price is: ₹2,621.00.Delve into the intricate legal foundations of British India with this essential exploration of Mughal law and its encounter with colonial rule. Between 1765 and 1793, British administrators navigated a complex landscape of Indian petitions, reinterpreting and adapting existing Persianate legal structures to build their new empire in Bengal. Discover how these interactions profoundly shaped the making of British India. A must-read for students of Indian history, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the colonial era and its legal legacy.
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Empiricism and History: Theory & History (Paperback)
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Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan
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Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan
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En-Gendering India: Women and Nation in Colonial and postcolonial Narratives
0Original price was: ₹2,350.00.₹1,763.00Current price is: ₹1,763.00.Explore the pivotal role of gender in shaping the Indian nation through colonial and postcolonial literary narratives. This insightful study examines how representations of Indian women in texts from 1857-1947 became symbols for both Indian self-rule and British imperialism. Discover the complex idealization of the upper-class Hindu woman and its impact on nationalist discourse, including internal divisions. Essential for scholars of Indian literature, gender studies, nationalism, and postcolonial India, this book offers a profound understanding of identity formation in a changing nation.
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Enchantments of Modernity: Empire, Nation, Globalization (Critical Asian Studies)
0Original price was: ₹1,595.00.₹1,196.00Current price is: ₹1,196.00.Explore the complex “enchantments of modernity” in this critical analysis of empire, nation, and globalization. Delve into fascinating themes of vernacular modernity, imperial imperatives, and nationalist knowledge, essential for understanding India’s historical transformation. This volume offers deep insights from Asian studies, dissecting how modernity shapes societies, governance, and identity. A vital read for scholars, students of history, sociology, and post-colonial studies, this book illuminates the forces defining contemporary South Asia.
