Explore the intricate legal history of regulating religion in India with this insightful book. It examines how colonial methodologies shaped the identification and governance of faith in post-colonial India, impacting places of worship. Discover the critical role of secular legal reasoning and its roots in Western intellectual history. Essential for students of Indian legal history, religious studies, and legal professionals keen on understanding the complex interplay of law and religion in India. This analysis draws from court archives and colonial narratives to illuminate the causes of legal impasses in Indian jurisprudence.