The present study ‘Dalits in Colonial Era’ is an elaborate and comprehensive account of British Era Dalit Awakening which leads to their liberation and new identity. The study focuses on the early Socio-Religious Reform Movements, besides Phule’s Dalit-Educational and Social Movement as well as Non-Brahman Movement of the South. This study also traces the contributions of the first generation Dalit Activists and Leaders who worked for the uplift of the down trodden classes. During Colonial Rule, Dr. Ambedkar emerged as a pioneer of Dalit Liberation Movement and whatever Dalits got during the British era and framing of the Indian Constitution it is all due to Dr. Ambedkar’s fight for Dalit cause. Dalits in Colonial Rule continued to be a wretched and condemned society but after Round Table Conference (1930-1932) followed by Poona Pact (1932) and 1935 Govt. of India Act things changed rapidly.
It was during this ear that a good number non-Dalit reformers and leaders also advocated the voice of the Untouchables. This study will undoubtedly serve as a hsitorcial reference tool regarding the British Era Dalit Liberation Movement.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR K.L. Chanchreek
K.L. Chanchreek is a great scholar and Indologist, academician and cultural activist, linquist and folklorist, poet and litteratueur, biographer and bibliographer. Born in delhi (1933) and educated at Agra, Delhi and Punjab Universities (1952-1957), he served in various capacities under the Government of India as Research Assistant, Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology and later Member, Experts Advisory Committee, Chief Librarian, M/o Commerce and Industry, General Manager, Modern Food Industries (A govt. of India Undertaking) Chief Editor, Collected Works of Dr. Ambedkar (Dr. Ambedkar Foundatioin, Govt. of India), and Academic Adviser, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Social Sciences, Bundelkhand University. He has edited several literary and social journals. He has also written an compited books and research publications on a wide range of subjects like Jainology, Buddism, literature, library and information science folklore, Dalit movement, international nad current affairs as well as on national leaders. He has nearly four dozen titles to his credit both in Hindi and English brought out by the leading publishers and Government departments.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vandana Prasad
Vandana Prasad: Associate Editor, Born at Delhi (13 May, 1978) educated at LSR, New Delhi for her graduation, obtained MBA from Jaipuria, Lucknow. Father Kalika Prasad was an I.A.S. Officer and mother Saroj served as Chairman, U.P. Mahila Kalyan Nigam (P) Ltd. (a U.P. Govt. Enterprise). Life Member of Indian Red Cross Society, Vandana has deep interest and understanding of Dalit problems. Presently Chairperson, Hotel Chanakya, Agra (U.P.).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vijaya Kumar Singh
Vijaya Kumar Singh: Associate Editor. Born on 24 August, 1981 at Gaziabad. Did his B.Sc. and afterwards Master’s Degree in Labour Management. Has keen interest in the problems of the Dalits. His father Dr. Dhir Singh is a renowned Scientist and Technocrat. Presently, Working in ICICI Prudential Insurance Sector.
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