“Religion and Pilgrim Tax Under the Company Raj” by Nancy Gardner Cassels (ISBN: 9788185054322) explores the complex intersection of religion, taxation, and colonial power in 18th and 19th century India. Cassels examines how the British East India Company navigated religious sensitivities while extracting revenue from pilgrimage sites, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities. This book provides crucial insights into the dynamics of colonial rule and its lasting influence on South Asia. Discover the historical impact of pilgrim taxes on religious practices.