Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva

Wahida Tasnim

doi:10.1080/17449855.2026.2703306

August 5, 2026Journal of Postcolonial Writing

Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

The work investigates Savarkar's intellectual contributions to anti-colonial thought and Hindutva ideology.
Analytical examination of Savarkar's writings and historical context
Discussion of Savarkar's influence on modern Indian nationalism
Provides insight into the complexities of Savarkar's philosophies
Highlights controversies surrounding Savarkar's legacy in contemporary politics

Implication

Intellectual history explores Savarkar's role in shaping Hindutva during India's freedom struggle, suggesting deep impacts on nationalism.

Abstract

Janaki Bakhle offers an incisive intellectual history of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, one of the most controversial anti-colonial thinkers of the Indian freedom struggle movement in this book, referri...

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Wahida Tasnim (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a76da64f12abadc79814aaa https://doi.org/10.1080/17449855.2026.2703306

View at Publisher

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

More related papers

More from Journal of Postcolonial Writing

Keep reading

More related papers

More from Journal of Postcolonial Writing