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Being Hindu, Being Indian: Lala Lajpat Rai’s Ideas of Nationhood

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Discover the complex nationalist thought of Lala Lajpat Rai in “Being Hindu, Being Indian” by Vanya Vaidehi Bhargava (ISBN: 9780670094073). Explore Rai’s views on Hindu-Muslim unity, his critique of British rule, and his vision of Indian nationhood. Was he an ancestor of Hindutva, or a more nuanced thinker? Challenge your assumptions about nationalism, communalism, and secularism in early 20th-century India.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780670094073
  • Publisher: Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: India Viking
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • ISBN-10: 0670094072
  • Publisher Date: 17 Jun 2024
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 800

12 reviews for Being Hindu, Being Indian: Lala Lajpat Rai’s Ideas of Nationhood

  1. Vedansh Pratap Singh

    Provides a new appreciation for Lala Lajpat Rai’s contributions. The author makes a strong case for Rai’s nuanced understanding.

  2. Yash Arya

    While informative, the book felt a bit one-sided at times. It could have benefited from a more critical perspective on Rai.

  3. Harshit Soni

    A thought-provoking read on Lala Lajpat Rai’s ideas. Some arguments felt repetitive, but overall insightful into his vision of nationhood.

  4. Aditya Kumar

    A valuable, if somewhat dry, examination of Rai’s evolving political thought. Not a casual read, but worth the effort.

  5. Sreekanth S

    An engaging exploration of Lala Lajpat Rai’s views, especially his commentary of British rule. Good for history enthusiasts.

  6. Charu Aggarwal

    An important contribution to understanding Indian nationalism. Rai’s views are surprisingly relevant today. I would rate it high.

  7. Kaiwalya Sanjay Gawande

    Interesting exploration of Rai’s thoughts, but the book could have been more accessible to a general audience. Bit dry.

  8. Apurv Chaduvula

    The book sheds light on the complexities of early th-century Indian politics. A valuable resource for students and researchers.

  9. Nelli Sam Prakash

    Dense but rewarding. Requires patience, but ultimately provides a valuable understanding of a key figure in Indian history.

  10. Chakrash Chauhan

    Bhargava presents a compelling analysis of Rai’s complex ideology. It challenged my preconceived notions, though some sections were dense.

  11. Gautam Garg

    Fascinating to delve into Rai’s perspective on Hindu-Muslim unity. The book prompts a much-needed re-evaluation of history.

  12. Vedika Chaudhary

    A mixed bag. Some brilliant insights into Rai’s philosophy, but the writing style was a bit academic for my taste. Good book.

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