Contesting nationalisms hinduism, secularism and untouchability in colonial Punjab, 1880-1930
/ Vikas Pathak
- 1st ed.
- Delhi Primus Books c2018
- 266 p. 24 cm.
Includes index
Indian nationalism has been a contested space over the last century. Claims and counter-claims have been advanced regarding its nature for long now. This book argues that there are multiple visions of Indian nationalism, each seeking hegemony over national discourse, and that divergences regarding the cultural-ideological contours of the idea of India are central to the contest over what Indian nationalism means. Contesting Nationalisms identifies four strands.
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Dalits India Punjab History ; Political activity ; Hinduism and politics.