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Imperial Military Transportation in British Asia: Burma 1941-1942
0Original price was: ₹3,927.46.₹3,141.97Current price is: ₹3,141.97.Explore the pivotal role of military transportation during World War II’s Burma Campaign (1941-1942). This vital history delves into British engineers’ efforts to introduce UK innovations in wartime India and Burma, and the surprising resistance from local railway communities. Understand how colonial limitations critically affected defense against the Japanese invasion, and how new, adapted technologies eventually found acceptance in India. A must-read for enthusiasts of military history, Indian colonial past, and WWII logistics.
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Imperial Russia: New Histories for the Empire (Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian & East European Studies)
0Original price was: ₹3,555.55.₹2,844.44Current price is: ₹2,844.44.Unlock the hidden narratives of Imperial Russia with innovative historical research. This compelling volume shifts focus from imperial decline to the vibrant lives and functioning institutions of the 18th and 19th centuries. Explore the stories of diverse individuals—from merchants and clerics to frontier soldiers—who shaped the Russian Empire. Ideal for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Russian studies and European history across India. Gain new insights into Russia’s complex past and its enduring legacies. A must-have for deep dives into imperial history.
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Imperial Violence and the Path to Independence: India, Ireland and the Crisis of Empire
0Original price was: ₹3,451.26.₹2,761.01Current price is: ₹2,761.01.Uncover the critical link between imperial violence and the path to Indian independence. This insightful study delves into the British Empire’s crisis after World War I, examining pivotal events like the Amritsar Massacre and the use of collective punishment. Offering an original analysis, it connects the struggles of India and Ireland against colonial powers, shedding light on decolonisation. Essential reading for historians, students of South Asian history, and anyone seeking to understand the roots of rebellion and the unraveling of the British Raj.
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Imperial Warriors: Britain and the Gurkhas
0Original price was: ₹2,381.00.₹1,904.80Current price is: ₹1,904.80.Uncover the legendary saga of the Gurkhas. This compelling narrative explores their recruitment into the British and Indian armies since 1814-15, examining the myths and realities surrounding these famed soldiers. Place their storied service within the intricate tapestry of Nepalese history, the British Empire’s expansion, and the evolution of the Indian Army. Essential reading for anyone fascinated by military history, colonial legacies, and the proud martial traditions connecting Nepal, Britain, and India.
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Imperialism and Sikh Migration: The Komagata Maru Incident (Routledge Studies in South Asian History)
0Original price was: ₹17,262.25.₹13,809.80Current price is: ₹13,809.80.Uncover the untold stories of Indian migration through the lens of the infamous Komagata Maru incident. This compelling study examines the imperial policies that shaped Punjabi mobility and the devastating 1914 voyage. It meticulously analyzes the legal and surveillance machineries used by the British Empire against its subjects, offering a deep dive into colonial power dynamics and their lasting impact on diaspora experiences. Essential reading for students and scholars of South Asian history, diaspora studies, postcolonialism, and anyone keen to understand India’s complex migration past and its global legacy.
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Imperialism and Theatre: Essays on World Theatre, Drama and Performance
0Original price was: ₹4,641.76.₹3,713.41Current price is: ₹3,713.41.Uncover the profound impact of imperialism on world theatre. This essential collection of essays delves into how drama and performance served as crucial tools for articulating the complex concerns of both colonizers and the colonized across diverse global societies. Delve into rich cultural histories and understand the power dynamics shaped through staged narratives. A must-read for students and scholars of theatre, performance studies, and postcolonial discourse, featuring a significant contribution from Edward Said.
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In Light of Another’s Word: European Ethnography in the Middle Ages (The Middle Ages Series)
0Original price was: ₹2,220.55.₹1,776.44Current price is: ₹1,776.44.Explore the unexpected ethnographic insights of medieval Europe. This compelling work challenges the notion of a purely insular past, revealing how early writers like William of Rubruck and Jean de Joinville navigated cultural ‘otherness’ with surprising awareness. Delve into a unique ‘ethnographic poetics’ that embraced diverse perspectives, even when confronting religious and cultural orthodoxies. Essential reading for students and scholars in medieval studies, European history, and anthropology seeking nuanced understanding of historical cultural encounters and premodern visual culture.
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In Praise of Kings: Rajputs, Sultans and Poets in Fifteenth-century Gujarat
0Original price was: ₹825.00.₹660.00Current price is: ₹660.00.Uncover the dynamic royal courts of fifteenth-century Gujarat in this groundbreaking study of medieval Indian history. Challenging conventional views, this book illuminates a period often seen as decline, revealing Gujarat’s rich cultural and political vibrancy. Through insightful readings of rare Sanskrit and Gujarati literary works, discover the interwoven worlds of Rajput chieftains and regional Sultans, and understand how their warrior past shaped the region’s unique identity. A must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of Indian heritage, medieval history, and South Asian studies.
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IN PURSUIT OF PROOF C-PD: A History of Identification Documents in India
0Original price was: ₹850.00.₹680.00Current price is: ₹680.00.Uncover the fascinating history of identification documents in India. This insightful book traces the evolution of proof of identity from the late colonial era through postcolonial years. Explore how ration cards, refugee certificates, permits, licences, and the unique Aadhaar number shaped governance and documented citizens, especially in Delhi’s urban margins. Delving into intensive research, it reveals how the Indian state’s welfare capacities are intertwined with popular knowledge of proving identity. Essential for history buffs, students of Indian studies, and anyone interested in the evolution of governance and documentation in India.
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In Pursuit of Spring (Nature Classics)
0Original price was: ₹1,666.70.₹1,333.36Current price is: ₹1,333.36.Embark on a captivating journey with this classic nature writing travelogue. Rediscover the profound beauty of the English landscape through Edward Thomas’s exquisite prose and newly published photographs. Originally documenting a bicycle ride in 1913, this work offers an elegiac reflection on a changing world, blending keen observation with lyrical poetry. An essential read for lovers of classic English literature, nature essays, and reflective journeys seeking literary depth and timeless insight.
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In Quest for God and Freedom: Sufi Naqshbandi Brotherhood of the North Caucasus
0Original price was: ₹5,357.25.₹4,285.80Current price is: ₹4,285.80.Explore the profound influence of Sufism on 19th-century North Caucasus societies. This scholarly work meticulously reconstructs the history of the Sufi Naqshbandi brotherhood, revealing its pivotal role in transforming Chechnya and Dagestan, drawing on rare Arabic sources. Essential for students and scholars of Islamic history, comparative religion, and global spiritual movements, this book offers deep insights into faith, freedom, and societal change. A must-read for those interested in the rich tapestry of religious studies and historical analysis.
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In Quest of the Historian’s Craf: Part I
0Original price was: ₹1,750.00.₹1,225.00Current price is: ₹1,225.00.Uncover the evolving historian’s craft through 35 profound essays celebrating a master of Indian agrarian history. This seminal work, a rich tapestry of academic inquiry, explores socio-economic and cultural changes shaping pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial India. Journey through economic history, adivasi narratives, statecraft, and regional studies, offering unique perspectives on historical research. Essential reading for historians, students of Indian history, and academics keen on understanding the rigour and breadth of historical scholarship. An indispensable guide to the quest for historical understanding in India.
