Region, nation, "heartland": Uttar Pradesh in India's body-politicThis book traces the importance of Uttar Pradesh as a political "heartland" of India over the last century and highlights its influence on Indian politics. It unravels the historical processes and divergent traditions that have shaped this region. In unraveling this constructed identity of the state, this book analyzes the transformation that UP experienced as a "region" within India in the late colonial and post-colonial periods. Divided into four sections, the book discusses the construction of the state under three identity categories:
Based on intensive research, this book would be of interest to students of modern history and political science as also for those interested in issues related to development in contemporary South Asia. |
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We take up two specific, and interrelated, themes: (a) the manner in which the
British altered the urbanscape to effectively prevent and control riots; and (b) the
way in which cities and towns in UP acquired a dual character after the Revolt.
We take up two specific, and interrelated, themes: (a) the manner in which the
British altered the urbanscape to effectively prevent and control riots; and (b) the
way in which cities and towns in UP acquired a dual character after the Revolt.
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It was in the urban centres and towns that the Raj faced its major challenges in
the arena of public order. Police force concentration in towns demonstrated the
Raj's acute awareness of where its resources were needed. Numerous such ...
It was in the urban centres and towns that the Raj faced its major challenges in
the arena of public order. Police force concentration in towns demonstrated the
Raj's acute awareness of where its resources were needed. Numerous such ...
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and habits, no guarantee would be given to ensure that food preferred by
particular groups would be provided.69 Further, rationing would be introduced
only in towns and cities — not rural areas. Although rationing was introduced in
UP in ...
and habits, no guarantee would be given to ensure that food preferred by
particular groups would be provided.69 Further, rationing would be introduced
only in towns and cities — not rural areas. Although rationing was introduced in
UP in ...
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Introduction | 3 |
The Framework of Pax Britannica in Uttar Pradesh | 39 |
The Institutions of the Colonial Heartland | 88 |
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