Bipul Mandal

Protest, Upliftment and Identity

Rajbansis and Namasudras of Bengal 1872-1947

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Produktbeschreibung

This book focuses on the Kshatriyaization movement of Rajbansis, the Matua movement of Namasudras, and the colonial policy of 'Protective Discrimination' and its impact. It is essential for those wishing to understand the socio religious movement of the Namasudra and the Rajbansi communities.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Dezember 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 463g
• ISBN-13: 9781032405025
• ISBN-10: 1032405023
• Artikelnr.: 65614237

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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