State of Subversion: Radical Politics in Punjab in the 20th Century

Virinder Kalra, Shalini Sharma

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Abstract

This volume looks at the interface between ideology, religion and culture in Punjab in the 20th century, spanning from colonial to post-colonial times. Through a rereading of the history of Punjab and of Punjabi migrant networks the world over, it interrogates the term ‘radicalism’ and its relationship with terms such as ‘militancy’, ‘terrorism’ and ‘extremism’ in the context of Punjab and elsewhere during the period; explores the relationship between left and religious radicalism ― such as the Ghadar movement and the Akalis ― and the continuing role of radical movements from British Punjab to the independent states of India and Pakistan.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationNew Delhi
PublisherRoutledge
Number of pages264
Edition1
ISBN (Print)1138956422, 9781138956421
Publication statusPublished - 3 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameSouth Asian History and Culture
PublisherRoutledge

Keywords

  • South Asian politics
  • Asian history
  • Political Ideologies
  • Radicalism

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