The Disinherited – the Politics of Christian Conversion in Colonial India

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Title: The Disinherited – The Politics of Christian Conversion in Colonial India
Author: Mou Banerjee
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780674302679

The Disinherited – The Politics of Christian Conversion in Colonial India by Mou Banerjee is an insightful historical study examining the social and political dimensions of religious conversion during British colonial rule.

The book explores how Christian conversion shaped questions of identity, citizenship, and belonging in colonial India. Through detailed research and historical analysis, Banerjee investigates the experiences of converts who often found themselves caught between religious transformation and social exclusion.

By examining legal debates, social reforms, and political movements of the period, the author reveals how conversion became deeply intertwined with issues of caste, rights, and colonial governance. The work highlights the complex struggles faced by communities navigating faith, modernity, and social hierarchy.