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Modern India, 1885 1947

by Sumit Sarkar · 1983

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The present work tries to explore, in the light of the author's own research, some of the rich possibilities of a 'history from below'. The shift in focus towards tribals, peasants and workers is shown to involve important charges in our whole understanding of modern Indian history. Modern India contains reading list for those who wish to examine the plethora of research work on subject.

Subject
history
Setting
India
Audience
adult
Length
long · 489 pages

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