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Routledge Constructing the Colonial Encounter - History Book

Name: Routledge Constructing the Colonial Encounter - History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a detailed historical analysis of the South Indian caste system through this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the violent clashes between the right and left hand caste divisions that impacted European settlements on the Coromandel Coast during the early colonial period. Readers will gain insight into how the Indian population sought intervention from colonial authorities during these disputes, and why European settlers often remained reluctant to engage in conflicts they did not fully understand. The text also addresses the historical puzzle regarding why the significance of these caste divisions diminished during the nineteenth century. This study provides a systematic look at the social dynamics and historical shifts that shaped early colonial South India, making it a valuable resource for those studying Asian history and social structures.

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Analyzes the violent clashes between right and left hand caste divisions in early colonial South India.

Examines the relationship between Indian populations and European colonial authorities on the Coromandel Coast.

Investigates why European settlers were often reluctant to intervene in local caste disputes.

Explores the historical reasons behind the declining significance of caste divisions in the nineteenth century.

Provides a systematic study of social structures within the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies series.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0700711066
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Asia > India
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 December 1998
Listed Since: 10 February 2007

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