Explore the profound impact of early Buddhism on the Dalit community with Dr. Paramanshi Jaideva’s “Dalits in Early Buddhism.” This meticulously researched book, drawing from extensive Indian and international scholarship, offers a comprehensive analysis of untouchability’s origins and Buddhism’s revolutionary stance. Discover how the Buddhist revolt and Vaishnava compassion influenced societal dynamics and the eventual integration of Sudras into Brahmanical rites. Ideal for social scientists, historians, and students of religion and philosophy, this insightful work provides crucial perspectives on caste, Buddhism, and the historical position of Dalits in ancient Indian society. Gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal era and its lasting legacy.