Modern South Asia: History, Culture and Political Economy (2nd Edition)

Jointly written by two leading Indian and Pakistani historians, Modern South Asia offers a rare depth of historical understanding of the politics, cultures and economies that shape the lives of more than a fifth of humanity. After sketching the pre-modern history of the sub-continent, the book concentrates on the last three centuries. This new second edition has been updated throughout to take account of recent historical research. It includes an expanded section on post-independence with a completely new chapter on the period from 1991 to the present and a chapter on the last millennium in subcontinental history. There is a new chronology of key events. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 List of illustrations......Page 10 Preface to the Second Edition......Page 12 Preface to the First Edition......Page 14 Acknowledgments......Page 16 South Asian history: an introduction......Page 18 Modernity and antiquity: interpretations of ancient India......Page 25 Pre-modern accommodations of difference: the making of Indo-Islamic cultures......Page 34 The Mughal empire: state, economy and society......Page 44 India between empires: decline or decentralization?......Page 55 The transition to colonialism: resistance and collaboration......Page 62 The first century of British rule, 1757 to 1857: state and economy......Page 70 Company raj and Indian society, 1757 to 1857: reinvention and reform of 'tradition'......Page 77 1857: rebellion, collaboration and the transition to crown raj......Page 87 High noon of colonialism, 1858 to 1914: state and political economy......Page 95 A nation in making? 'Rational' reform, 'religious' revival and swadeshi nationalism, 1858 to 1914......Page 103 Colonialism under siege: state and political economy after World War I......Page 119 Gandhian nationalism and mass politics in the 1920s......Page 126 The Depression decade: society, economics and politics......Page 137 Nationalism and colonialism during World War II and its aftermath: economic crisis and political confrontation......Page 145 The partition of India and the creation of Pakistan......Page 152 1947: memories and meanings......Page 174 Post-colonial South Asia: state and economy, society and politics, 1947 to 1971......Page 184 Post-colonial South Asia: state and economy, society and politics, 1971 to 2003......Page 199 Decolonizing South Asian history: a view from the new millennium......Page 218 Glossary......Page 224 A chronological outline......Page 228 Select bibliography and notes......Page 232 Index......Page 260 1. South Asian History: An Introduction 2. Modernity And Antiquity: Interpretations Of Ancient India 3. Pre Modern Accommodations Of Difference: The Making Of Indo Islamic Cultures 4. The Mughal Empire: State, Economy And Society 5. India Between Empires: Decline Or Decentralization? 6. The Transition To Colonialism: Resistance And Collaboration 7. The First Century Of British Rule, 1757 To 1857: State And Economy 8. Company Raj And Indian Society, 1757 To 1857: Reinvention And Reform Of 'tradition' 9. Eighteen Fifty Seven: Rebellion, Collaboration And The Transition To Crown Raj 10. High Noon Of Colonialism, 1858 To 1914: State And Political Economy 11. A Nation In The Making? 'rational' Reform, 'religious' Revival And Swadeshi Nationalism, 1858 To 1914 12. Colonialism Under Siege: State And Political Economy After World War I 13. Gandhian Nationalism And Mass Politics In The 1920s 14. The Depression Decade: Society, Economics And Politics 15. Nationalism And Colonialism During World War Ii And Its Aftermath: Economic Crisis And Political Confrontation 16. The Partition Of India And The Creation Of Pakistan 17. Nineteen Forty Seven: Memories And Meanings 18. Post Colonial South Asia: State And Economy, Society And Politics, 1947 1971 19. Post Colonial South Asia: State And Economy, Society And Politics, 1971 1997 20. Decolonizing South Asian History: Fiftieth Anniversary Reflections. Sugata Bose And Ayesha Jalal. First Published 1997 By Oxford University Press, Delhi--t.p Verso. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [250]-281) And Index. The South Asian subcontinent is home to nearly a billion people and has been the site of fierce historical contestation. It is a panoply of languages and religions with a rich and complex history and culture. Drawing on the newest and most sophisticated historical research and scholarship in the field, Modern South Asia is written in an accessible style for all those with an intellectual curiosity about the region. After sketching the pre-modern history of the subcontinent, the book concentrates on the last three centuries from c.1700 to the present. Jointly written by two leading Indian and Pakistani historians, it offers a rare depth of historical understanding of the politics, cultures and economies that shape the lives of more than a fifth of humanity.In this comprehensive study, the authors debate and challenge the striking developments in contemporary South Asian history and historical writing. The book provides new insights into the structure and ideology of the British raj, the meaning of subaltern resistance, the refashioning of social relations along lines of caste, class, community and gender, the different strands of anti-colonial nationalism and the dynamics of decolonization.This book is a work of synthesis and interpretation covering the entire spectrum of modern South Asian history - social, economic and political. The authors offer an understanding of this startegically and economically vital part of the world. "Drawing on the newest and most sophisticated historical research and scholarship in the field, Modern South Asia is written in an accessible style for all those with an intellectual curiosity about the region. After sketching the pre-modern history of the subcontinent, the book concentrates on the last three centuries from c.1700 to the present. Jointly written by two leading Indian and Pakistani historians, it offers a rare depth of historical understanding of the politics, cultures and economies that shape the lives of more than a fifth of humanity." "In this comprehensive study, the authors debate and challenge the striking developments in contemporary South Asian history and historical writing, and cover the entire spectrum of modern South Asian history - social, economic, and political. The book provides new insights into the structure and ideology of the British raj, the meaning of subaltern resistance, the refashioning of social relations along the lines of caste, class, community and gender, the different strands of anti-colonial nationalism and the dynamics of decolonization." "This new second edition has been updated throughout to take account of recent historical research. It brings the story up to date and offers new insights on the last millennium in subcontinental history. There is a new chronology of key events."--BOOK JACKET. South Asian history: an introduction Modernity and antiquity: interpretations of ancient India Pre-modern accommodation of difference: the making of Indo-Islamic cultures The Mughal Empire: state, economy and society India between empires: decline or decentralization? The transition to colonialism: resistance and collaboration The first century of British rule, 1757 to 1857: state and economy Company Raj and Indian society, 1757 to 1857: reinvention and reform of tradition 1857: rebellion, collaboration and the transition to Crown Raj High noon of colonialism, 1858 to 1914: state and political economy A nation in making? Rational reform, religious revival and Swadeshi nationalism, 1858 to 1914 Colonialism under siege: state and political economy after World War I Gandhian nationalism and mass politics: the 1920s The depression decade: society, economics and politics Nationalism and colonialism during World War II and its aftermath: economic crisis and political confrontation The partition of India and the demand for Pakistan 1947: its meaning and memory Post-colonial South Asia: state and economy, society and politics, 1947-1971 Post-colonial South Asia: state and economy, society and politics, 1971-2003 Decolonizing South Asia: the view from a new millennium.

A wide-ranging survey of the Indian sub-continent, Modern South Asia gives an enthralling account of South Asian history. After sketching the pre-modern history of the subcontinent, the book concentrates on the last three centuries from c.1700 to the present. Jointly written by two leading Indian and Pakistani historians, Modern South Asia offers a rare depth of understanding of the social, economic and political realities of this region.

This comprehensive study includes detailed discussions of: the structure and ideology of the British raj; the meaning of subaltern resistance; the refashioning of social relations along lines of caste class, community and gender; and the state and economy, society and politics of post-colonial South Asia

The new edition includes a rewritten, accessible introduction and a chapter by chapter revision to take into account recent research. The second edition will also bring the book completely up to date with a chapter on the period from 1991 to 2002 and a discussion of the last millennium in sub-continental history.

This is a social, economic, political and cultural history of modern South Asia from 1700 to the present. In a work of synthesis and interpretation, the authors offer an understanding of the sophisticated historiography of this area. In this comprehensive study of a strategically and economically significant region, the authors debate and challenge the controversial issues in South Asian history, such as identity, nationality and state-building A new edition of this leading textbook that offers a rare depth of historical understanding of the politics, cultures and economies that shape the lives of more than a fifth of humanity