Castes in India: A Historical Perspective

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Inspite of the great advances in education and knowledge, the majority of Hindu society follows the system of caste based marriages. Again, political exploitations of caste has resulted in serious division among people of various communities with economic implications evident in the policy of job reservation for such groups as Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribes, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and so on. The present book provides a holistic view that will prove of immense value in any social analysis of this phenomenon. The book also cover a complete classification of the castes and include commentaries on the political and economic status of caste based society.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shailendra Sengar

Shailendra Sengar, Director of Academy of Administrative services, Delhi, teaches Indian History to civil services aspirants. he completed his Post Graduation from university of Delhi and Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from M.L.C.P. University, Bhopal (M.P.). Authored several books on Indian History and Indian Policy, his articles on this subject have been published books include Ancient India, medieval India and Modern India from Atlantic Publishers, Delhi and mayor Paperbacks, Noida (U.P.).  

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Title
Castes in India: A Historical Perspective
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8126133048
Length
280p., Tables
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