9789370974456 - Essay on the National Custom of British India Known as Caste, Varna, or Jati [Hardcover] (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. 182.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: Essay on the National Custom of British India Known as Caste, Varna, or Jati by Robert Needham Cust explores the complex social system in India, known as caste, and its various aspects such as Varna and Jati. Cust delves into the origins, structure, and functioning of the caste system, examining its religious, social, and cultural significance in Indian society. He also discusses its role in shaping the lives and interactions of individuals within different classes and castes. The essay provides a detailed analysis of caste as a defining social institution in colonial India, highlighting both its challenges and complexities. About The Author: Robert Needham Cust (1821 1909) was a British administrator and judge in colonial India apart from being an Anglican evangelist and linguist. He was part of the Orientalism movement and active within the British and Foreign Bible Society. He was a prolific writer and wrote on a range of subjects. He then worked in the Bengal Civil Services for the East India Company, in Hoshiarpur and Ambala (assistant to the magistrate). The Title 'Essay on the National Custom of British India Known as Caste, Varna, or Jati written/authored/edited by Robert Needham Cust', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370974456 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 182 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 182.