Federation of Himalayan kingdoms looking for greater Nepal / Awadhesh C. Sinha.
| Author/creator | Sinha, Awadhesh Coomar |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2022. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Looking for Greater Nepal |
| Running title | Prospect of Greater Nepal |
| Series | Nepal and Himalayan studies |
| Contents | State formation and issues of Greater Nepal in the Eastern Himalaya -- State formation among the Eastern Himalayan Kingdoms -- Extension of Gorkha Rajya and consolidation of Gorkha ethnic identity -- Ethnic expansion and cultural complexion in Post-1817 period -- Social, cultural and literary context of the Greater Nepal -- Federation of the Himalayan Kingdoms and thereafter -- Looking for Greater Nepal -- Prospect of Greater Nepal. |
| Abstract | "This book traces the history and politics of the Greater Nepal movement. It looks at major events in modern South Asia, in and around the eastern Himalaya region in particular - colonialism, Independence and Partition, the Chinese aggression in Tibet, formation of Bangladesh and the merger of Sikkim with India, among others - which deeply affected the nature of democratic movements in Nepal. The volume also studies the role of the monarchy, the demand for Gorkhaland, and the rise of Maoist movements. It also sheds light on political participation encompassing Nepalese functionaries, the many political parties, intellectuals and responsible public figures, and the differential influence that these variegated groups had on the movement. Finally, it reassesses the idea of Greater Nepal and offer a critical commentary on its future. The volume will of great interest to scholars and researchers of international relations, modern history, sociology and social anthropology, politics, South Asian studies, area studies, especially Nepal and Himalayan studies, as well as policy makers and government think tanks"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022031148 |
| ISBN | 9781138090569 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781032359748 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |