Peasants and Monks in British India
In this compelling social history, William R. Pinch tackles one of the most important but most neglected fields of the colonial history of India: the relation between monasticism and caste. The highly original inquiry yields rich insights into the central structure and dynamics of Hindu societyβinsights that are not only of scholarly but also of great political significance. Perhaps no...Paperback$6699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksFrom Mutiny to Revolt
Why did the nonviolent Meerut mutiny of 1857 in India explode into a violent military revolt? Breaking new ground on the events of May 10, William Pinch reexamines the evidence, shifting our focus toward the identity of female participants and their actions in the hours before the revolt began. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, including Hindi folksongs, military...Hardback$26500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksFrom Mutiny to Revolt
Why did the nonviolent Meerut mutiny of 1857 in India explode into a violent military revolt? Breaking new ground on the events of May 10, William Pinch reexamines the evidence, shifting our focus toward the identity of female participants and their actions in the hours before the revolt began. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, including Hindi folksongs, military...Paperback$9900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks