Anatomy of a Confrontation: Ayodhya and the Rise of Communal Politics in India
Sarvepalli Gopal
With the rise of the Hindu fundamentalist BJP as a significant electoral force nationwide, Indian politics are in the process of a major shift in character. Not only is the shaky hold of Congress on power threatened by this dynamic party with its overt appeal to religious chauvinism, but the secular nature of the Indian state and delicate balance of relations between diverse religious communities are at stake. |
Contents
Preface
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7 |
A Historical Overview
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22 |
How the British Saw the Issue
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38 |
Legal Aspects to the Issue
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58 |
InterCommunity
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99 |
Myth History and the Politics of Ramjanmabhumi
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122 |
A Historical Perspective on the Story of Rama
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139 |
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Anatomy of a Confrontation: Ayodhya and the Rise of Communal Politics in India Sarvepalli Gopal No preview available - 1993 |
Anatomy of a Confrontation: Ayodhya and the Rise of Communal Politics in India Sarvepalli Gopal No preview available - 1992 |