Routledge Nation-state and Minority Rights in India Book

Explore the complex history of group rights and cultural identities in post-colonial India with this academic work from the Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series. This book examines how the birth of the Indian nation-state influenced the evolution of minority rights through periods of political posturing and violent mobilization. By comparing and contrasting the experiences of Muslim and Sikh communities, the text provides a detailed look at life in pre- and post-Partition India. It tracks the changing discourse on minority protections and the challenges faced by a new nation-state attempting to accommodate diverse groups. This is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the social sciences, anthropology, and the political history of South Asia.