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Caste, Protest and Identity in Colonial India: The Namasudras of Bengal, 1872-1947 (Soas London Studies on South Asia, 15)

SKU: 9780700706266

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Delve into the crucial period of colonial India with this insightful study on Caste, Protest and Identity among the Namasudras of Bengal. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay meticulously charts the evolution of this significant Hindu community from 1872 to the Partition of 1947, exploring their fight for social and political recognition. Drawing on extensive Bengali and English sources, the book provides a nuanced analysis of identity formation and community struggles. An essential read for students of Indian history, sociology, and South Asian studies seeking to understand the complexities of caste dynamics and social movements in pre-independence India.

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