The Brahmo Samaj Movement In Punjab : The Life, Times & Works of Bhai Prakash Dev 1855-1914
The Brahmo Samaj Movement In Punjab : The Life, Times & Works of Bhai Prakash Dev 1855-1914

Author: Professor Sumanta Niyogi

Publisher: READERS SERVICE

Published:

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9392283024

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The present study makes a foray into a largely unexplored area of modern Indian history — the entrance, activities & impact of a socio-religious reform movement in the tradition-bound conservative society of Punjab during the 19th & early 20th centuries. Truly, the untold story of the origin, rise & decline of the Brahmo Samaj in Punjab is so significant historically, so invigorating intellectually, & so inspiring spiritually that it needed to be revealed much earlier. In its short span of existence in the province. the Brahmo Samaj. aided by the hard work & dedication of several of its noble spirits that included Keshubchandra Sen, Sivanath Sastri, Nabin Chandra Roy, Shivanarayan Agnihotri, Ruchi Ram Sahni, Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia and above all, Bhai Prakash Dev, who forms the central theme of our discussion, promoted the spread of modern education & political consciousness in Punjab by setting up numerous schools, colleges and libraries, & by publishing newspapers, journals, and books in Urdu, Gurumukhi & English. It, thus, left a legacy that enriched, ennobled & enlightened the province’s society, culture & intellect. Interestingly enough, the historic city of Lahore was once the nodal of point of the Samaj activities not only in the huge province of Punjab of the pre-Partition days but also in the neighbouring areas of Delhi, west UP & North-west Frontier Provinces as far as Peshawar & Quetta. This will sound as mythological to the present generation, grown up with the horrifying tales of intense religious intolerance & unbridled fanaticism in these places on the other side of the border. It is hoped that this exploration, marked by thorough research & analysis, will be useful to both research scholars & generals.

Sex, Law and the Politics of Age
Sex, Law and the Politics of Age

Author: Ishita Pande

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-07-16

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1108489745

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An innovative study of the establishment of 'age' as a political category in late colonial India.

A Concise History of Modern India
A Concise History of Modern India

Author: Barbara D. Metcalf

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-09-28

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1139458876

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In a second edition of their successful Concise History of Modern India, Barbara Metcalf and Thomas Metcalf explore India's modern history afresh and update the events of the last decade. These include the takeover of Congress from the seemingly entrenched Hindu nationalist party in 2004, India's huge advances in technology and the country's new role as a major player in world affairs. From the days of the Mughals, through the British Empire, and into Independence, the country has been transformed by its institutional structures. It is these institutions which have helped bring about the social, cultural and economic changes that have taken place over the last half century and paved the way for the modern success story. Despite these advances, poverty, social inequality and religious division still fester. In response to these dilemmas, the book grapples with questions of caste and religious identity, and the nature of the Indian nation.

'Photos of the Gods'
'Photos of the Gods'

Author: Christopher Pinney

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781861891846

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Chris Pinney demonstrates how printed images were pivotal to India's struggle for national and religious independence. He also provides a history of printing in India.

History of Indian Journalism
History of Indian Journalism

Author: J. NATARAJAN

Publisher: Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Published:

Total Pages: 719

ISBN-13: 8123026382

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The Part II of the Press Commission Report contains a broad but concise survey of the development of the English and the Indian languages Press in India. It brings out the historical tendencies in so far as they affect the then state of the Press in the country, and serves as a background to the Press Commission enquiry.

Dayānanda Sarasvatī, His Life and Ideas
Dayānanda Sarasvatī, His Life and Ideas

Author: J. T. F. Jordens

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13:

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This Pioneering Biography Interprets Dayanand In His Time As An Integral Part Of The Vigorouns Atmosphere Of 19Th Century India, Influencing The Ideas Of His Age And Being Influenced By Them.

Historical Dictionary of Sikhism
Historical Dictionary of Sikhism

Author: Louis E. Fenech

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-06-11

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 1442236019

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Sikhism traces its beginnings to Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469 and died in 1538 or 1539. With the life of Guru Nanak the account of the Sikh faith begins, all Sikhs acknowledging him as their founder. Sikhism has long been a little-understood religion and until recently they resided almost exclusively in northwest India. Today the total number of Sikhs is approximately twenty million worldwide. About a million live outside India, constituting a significant minority in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Many of them are highly visible, particularly the men, who wear beards and turbans, and they naturally attract attention in their new countries of domicile. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sikhism covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on key persons, organizations, the principles, precepts and practices of the religion as well as the history, culture and social arrangements. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sikhism.

Sikh Separatism
Sikh Separatism

Author: Rajiv A. Kapur

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-05-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1040029906

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First published in 1986, Sikh Separatism is a comprehensive study of the emergence of Sikh unrest in India. The appearance of Sikh fundamentalism and separatism is not a sudden development. They are both shown to have deep social and historical roots linked to the growth of contemporary Sikh identity, community and organization. The genesis of Sikh communal consciousness and organization lies in a social and religious reform movement among Sikhs from the 1870s to the 1920s. This movement is believed to have moulded Sikh perceptions of their political interests and resulted in the establishment of an institutional framework which has served as an arena and a base for Sikh separatism. The development of this reform movement and its motivations, the strategies and tactics employed by the reformers and its profound political implications are examined. This book will be of interest to students of political science, international relations, and South Asian studies.