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Lavanya Vemsani, "Reframing India in World History" (Lexington Books, 2024)

New Books in Indian Religions

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Reframing Indian History

This chapter introduces the publication 'Reframing India in World History', exploring its creation inspired by the pain of colonial history and support from academia. It critiques traditional colonial narratives, advocating for a comprehensive understanding of Indian history from an indigenous perspective. The discussion emphasizes the need for new methodologies to reclaim and present India's complex past, focusing on evidence and personal experiences over external interpretations.

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