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The book critically examines commonly accepted historical narratives, questioning their validity and exploring significant events and ideologies that have shaped Indian society. It delves into the consequences of the Somanatha temple raid, the complexities of identity regarding Aryans and Dravidians, the importance of secularism, and the rise of communalism. Additionally, it investigates the roots of patriarchal attitudes contributing to violence against women and the motivations behind fundamentalist attempts to alter historical records.
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The Past as Present, Romila Thapar
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- 2014
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- Title
- The Past as Present
- Subtitle
- Forging Contemporary Identities Through History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Romila Thapar
- Publisher
- Aleph Book Company
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 344
- ISBN13
- 9789383064014
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The book critically examines commonly accepted historical narratives, questioning their validity and exploring significant events and ideologies that have shaped Indian society. It delves into the consequences of the Somanatha temple raid, the complexities of identity regarding Aryans and Dravidians, the importance of secularism, and the rise of communalism. Additionally, it investigates the roots of patriarchal attitudes contributing to violence against women and the motivations behind fundamentalist attempts to alter historical records.