Writing as a Non-Hindu Indian: J.E. Sanjana and the Caste Question

This paper is an invitation to the life and work of Jahangir Edalji Sanjana (14th May 1880 - 17th January 1964) - a Parsi scholar, literary critic, columnist and translator - active during the first half of the 20th century. This article takes you through the key features of his writings on caste an...

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Authors: Donald, Nidhin (Author) ; Asha, Singh (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2022
In: Nidān
Year: 2022, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 103-114
Further subjects:B Congress
B Gandhi
B Nationalism
B Religion
B Ambedkar
B Caste
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