History and Politics in Post-Colonial India

This book discusses the developments in modern historiography and historical culture in India. It explores the relationship between history and politics with special regard to the question of cultural diversity. The author examines the on-going debates and trends of history writing in India-scientific and political claims in the rewriting of history; methodology and the public use of history; historical instruction for the education of citizens; and issues related to collective memory and pluralistic identity.This book will be of considerable interest to scholars and students of history and politics. It will also interest general readers.