Protest, Upliftment and Identity - Rajbansis and Namasudras of Bengal 1872-1947

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.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Bipul Mandal
• Assisted by: Bipul Mandal (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.12.2022
• EAN: 9781032405025
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3240502-5
• No. of pages: 274
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Anthropology, Society & culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, India, Later 19th century c 1850 to c 1899, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Asian History, Society and culture: general, Regional Geography, HISTORY / Asia / South / General, West Bengal, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies