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The book delves into the historical transformation of the Indian subcontinent, once recognized as Hindustan, a region characterized by its multiculturalism and political unity. Manan Ahmed Asif examines how European colonial influence led to the erosion of this pluralistic identity, resulting in a contemporary perception of the area predominantly as the land of Hindus, overshadowing its diverse religious heritage.
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The Loss of Hindustan, Manan Ahmed Asif
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Loss of Hindustan
- Subtitle
- The Invention of India
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Manan Ahmed Asif
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780674987906
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Politics, Religious Topics, Religion, Politics, India, Islam, Pakistan
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- The book delves into the historical transformation of the Indian subcontinent, once recognized as Hindustan, a region characterized by its multiculturalism and political unity. Manan Ahmed Asif examines how European colonial influence led to the erosion of this pluralistic identity, resulting in a contemporary perception of the area predominantly as the land of Hindus, overshadowing its diverse religious heritage.