1st Edition
Protest, Upliftment and Identity Rajbansis and Namasudras of Bengal 1872-1947
By Bipul Mandal
Copyright 2023
274 Pages
by
Routledge
274 Pages
by
Routledge
274 Pages
by
Routledge
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The period from 1872-1947 witnessed the rise of many movements in Bengal, where those who were considered lower castes were mobilised to protest against the inequality and injustice meted out to them in various fields, including religion, politics and education. The focus of their struggle was the social injustice within the Hindu caste hierarchy. Unlike in south and western India where caste... Read more
Acknowledgements Preface Introduction 1. The Problem of Identity: ‘Rajbansi’ and ‘Namasudra’ 2. Social and Religious Life: Continuity and Change 3. Socio-Religious Movement I: The Matua Movement 4. Socio-Religious Movement II: The Kshatriyaization Movement 5. Colonial Policy of ‘Protective Discrimination’ and its Impact Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index
Biography
Bipul Mandal (b. 1977) is Head and Assistant Professor, Department of History, Kaliyaganj College,West Bengal. He is also the Editor in-Chief, Journal of Historical Studies and Research (JHSR) and President, Bangasanskriti o Itihas Anusandhan Parishad. He has published nine books and several research articles.
