The Upper Cloth Revolt in South Travancore : Theological Interpretation of a Subaltern Movement /

The Upper Cloth Revolt in South Travancore : Theological Interpretation of a Subaltern Movement /

In nineteenth century Travancore (Kerala), the lower caste women were not allowed to cover their upper body in public. This book is a study of the Nadars who protested and their movement which came to be known as the Upper Cloth Revolt, lasted from 1822 to 1859. It stands as a model movement for the...

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Main Author: Wilson, Viju (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill | Manohar Publishers & Distributors, 2021.

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Nadars > History > 19th century.
Social movements > India > Travancore > History > 19th century.
India > Travancore

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Call Number: HN690.T73

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