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Nation, Nationalism and National Identity: Unfolding of Indian Politico-ideological visions

Nation, Nationalism and National Identity: Unfolding of Indian Politico-ideological visions

Chakrabarty, Bidyut

Hardcover

General Political ScienceIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1041310706
ISBN13: 9781041310709
Publisher: Routledge
Published: May 29 2026
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book examines the multifaceted evolution of Indian nationalist thought through three critical ideological frameworks that shaped the subcontinent's journey toward independence and beyond. Drawing on extensive sources and theoretical frameworks, the volume presents a nuanced understanding of how constitutional liberalism, spiritualism, and identity politics converged to create India's distinctive nationalist discourse. The book demonstrates how Indian nationalism emerged as a unique confluence of Western Enlightenment principles and indigenous intellectual traditions, challenging conventional narratives that view it merely as derivative discourse. Through detailed examination of key figures including Gandhi, Tagore, Ambedkar, Tilak, and Aurobindo, the analysis reveals how constitutional liberalism was indigenized through spiritual frameworks drawn from Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita. The work explores the critical role of identity formation in nationalist mobilization, examining how religious, caste, and gender identities both strengthened and fragmented the independence movement, ultimately leading to partition in 1947.

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