Challenge assumptions about India’s ‘Hindu majority’ with this incisive exploration. Joel Lee meticulously investigates the historical self-understanding of ‘untouchable’ communities, questioning the very foundation of caste and religion studies in South Asia. Drawing on rich archival and ethnographic research, the book uncovers the nuances of Dalit religious life and its complex relationship with 20th-century Indian nationalism. Essential for students and scholars of Indian history, sociology, and religious traditions, this work offers critical insights into majoritarian projects and religious identity in India.