Hindu Nationalism, History and Identity in India: Narrating a Hindu past under the BJP (Routledge Studies in South Asian History)
This scholarly volume explores Hindu nationalism's impact on historical narratives and identity in India under the BJP. It analyzes how a Hindu past is constructed within South Asian historical frameworks, offering critical insights into political and cultural dynamics shaping contemporary identity.
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Hindu Nationalism, History and Identity in India delves into the interplay between historical narratives and identity formation in contemporary India. The work analyzes the role of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in shaping perceptions of the nation's past.
Through a scholarly lens, it investigates how Hindu nationalist ideologies influence the interpretation of historical events and cultural heritage. The book is part of the Routledge Studies in South Asian History series, offering insights into regional political dynamics.
The author, Lars Tore Flåten, provides a detailed examination of these themes, drawing on historical and political contexts to understand identity construction in modern India.
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