Abul Hashim and the United Bengal movement, 1937-1947 Sen, Sucharita creator author. text bibliography nyu New York New Delhi Routledge 2024 monographic eng

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x, 153 pages ; 24 cm "This book explores the philosophical and political roots of the United Bengal movement of 1947 that emerged as a final bid to keep the province united against Partition. Through Abul Hashim, one of its architects, it explores the idea of an independent Bengali nation in the years preceding Independence and examines the underlying tensions of the concept of a Muslim-led independent Bangalistaan and its repercussions on a sizeable Hindu minority. Focusing on Hashim's writings and political contributions, the monograph highlights his vision of an aesthetic identity rooted within religious principles as well as civic ideals in a new united Bengal, where common law underwritten through religious ideals did not need to be necessarily opposed to western discourses of a modern state. A major, new intervention, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of modern Indian history, especially the Partition, politics and South Asian studies"-- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Exploring alternative nations and nationalisms: the League's story in Bengal -- Negotiating between religion and culture: theorizing the rationale behind the United Bengal proposal -- A sovereign independent Bengal: bridging the religious gap through 'aesthetic nationalism' -- The formation of a Bengali nation: debating ethnic and civic nationalisms in the 20th century -- Reception of the United Bengal proposal- failure and discontent -- Conclusion -- References -- Index Sucharita Sen. Includes bibliographical references and index. GenEd (RS) a-ii--- Abul Hashim 1905-1974 Political and social views Bengal Provincial Muslim League History Muslims Political activity India Bengal History 20th century Bengal (India) History Partition, 1947 Bengal (India) Politics and government 20th century India History Partition, 1947 DS485.B49 S46135 2024 954.00882971 9781032233796 9781032587295 9781003451242 9781032905242 2023059156 DLC 240112 20260225123618.0 23516890 eng