Federation of Himalayan Kingdoms

Looking for Greater Nepal

Awadhesh C. Sinha

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Routledge India
27 May 2024

Asian history; Regional government; Geopolitics

Series: Nepal and Himalayan Studies

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. Further, it 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 offers a critical commentary on its future.

The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of international relations, modern history, sociology and social anthropology, politics, South Asian studies, and area studies – especially Nepal and Himalayan studies – as well as policy makers and government think tanks.

By: Awadhesh C. Sinha
Imprint: Routledge India
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032359748
ISBN 10: 1032359749
Series: Nepal and Himalayan Studies
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 27 May 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 State formation and issues of Greater Nepal in the Eastern Himalayas 2 State formation among the Eastern Himalayan Kingdoms 3 Expansion of Gorkharajya and consolidation of Gorkha ethnic identity 4 Ethnic expansion and cultural complexion in the post-1817 period 5 Social, cultural, and literary contexts of Greater Nepal 6 Federation of the Himalayan Kingdoms and thereafter 7 Looking for Greater Nepal 8 Prospect of Greater Nepal

Awadhesh C. Sinha started his teaching and research career at Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, from where he moved on to the Indian Institutes of Technology, Kanpur and Delhi, before finally going to North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, where he taught sociology for over three decades and handled various responsibilities, including that of the Dean of the School of Social Sciences. He is one of the pioneers in Eastern Himalayan research and has published several highly acclaimed books and numerous articles on this region. The present book is the outcome of his tenure as a National Fellow of the Indian Council of Social Science Research tenable at Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi.