Theorizing a Bengali nation : Abul Hashim and the United Bengal movement, 1937-1947 /

Theorizing a Bengali nation : Abul Hashim and the United Bengal movement, 1937-1947 /

"This book explores the philosophical and political roots of the United Bengal movement of 1947 that emerged as a final bid to keep the province united against Partition. Through Abul Hashim, one of its architects, it explores the idea of an independent Bengali nation in the years preceding Ind...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sen, Sucharita (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; New Delhi : Routledge, 2024.
Subjects:
Abul Hashim, > 1905-1974 > Political and social views.
Bengal Provincial Muslim League > History.
Muslims > Political activity > India > Bengal > History > 20th century.
Bengal (India) > History > Partition, 1947.
Bengal (India) > Politics and government > 20th century.
India > History > Partition, 1947.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Exploring alternative nations and nationalisms: the League's story in Bengal
  • Negotiating between religion and culture: theorizing the rationale behind the United Bengal proposal
  • A sovereign independent Bengal: bridging the religious gap through 'aesthetic nationalism'
  • The formation of a Bengali nation: debating ethnic and civic nationalisms in the 20th century
  • Reception of the United Bengal proposal- failure and discontent
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Index

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