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The paper aims to explore the relationship between urban transformation and social change through the lens of caste in post-colonial Indian cities.

Urban evolution and social change: the city as a historical project in post-colonial India

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Qualitative analysis examines urban transformation influenced by caste in post-colonial Indian cities, suggesting implications for social justice.

The paper aims to explore the relationship between urban transformation and social change through the lens of caste in post-colonial Indian cities.
Qualitative analysis based on historical methods
Utilizes Henri Lefebvre’s theory of social production of space
Examines Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s views on caste and social justice
Caste significantly shapes urban politics and social inequality in Indian cities.
Ambedkar’s vision of spatial equality remains largely unrealized in post-colonial urban contexts.
The historical and theoretical significance of caste is crucial for addressing urban social inequalities.

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Qualitative analysis examines urban transformation influenced by caste in post-colonial Indian cities, suggesting implications for social justice.