India, Bharat and Pakistan
Written by J Sai Deepak
871 pages, about 17 hours of reading
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India, Bharat and Pakistan is the second installment in the Bharat Trilogy, building upon its predecessor, India That Is Bharat. The book meticulously examines the multifaceted impact of both European and Middle Eastern colonialities on the Indic civilization, particularly in shaping the modern Indian Constitution. It chronologically traces the evolution of Middle Eastern coloniality from the rise of Islamic Revivalism in the 1740s, through the conceptualization of Pakistan, and up to the conclusion of the Khilafat Movement in 1924. A central thesis is the strategic alliance between Middle Eastern colonial proponents and the British, which profoundly disadvantaged the Indic way of life. Ultimately, the book aims to foster a critical, decolonial understanding of Bharat's history and its constitutional framework, urging readers to re-evaluate historical narratives with a sense of proportion and purpose.
“The combined influence of European and Middle Eastern colonialities profoundly shaped Bharat as the successor state to the Indic civilisation.”
Key themes
- Coloniality and Decoloniality
- This is the overarching theme, exploring how both European and Middle Eastern colonial frameworks imposed their ideologies, structures, and narratives upon the Indic civilization. The book advocates for a 'decolonial study' to critically dismantle these inherited frameworks and reclaim an authentic understanding of Bharat's history and identity, particularly concerning the Constitution.
- Origins of Pakistan and Partition
- The book meticulously traces the ideological and historical roots of the idea of Pakistan, arguing that it emerged from a 'thought continuum' of Middle Eastern coloniality, specifically Islamic Revivalism from the 1740s. It challenges the notion of Pakistan as a sudden creation, presenting it as the culmination of centuries of evolving ideological separation.
- The Indian Constitution and its Historical Context
- The book argues that the Indian Constitution, often held with 'religiosity,' needs to be understood within the broader historical context of colonial influences. It suggests that the document bears the imprints of the colonial past, both European and Middle Eastern, and requires critical decolonial examination to derive its true purpose and perspective.
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