Table of Contents

1. Introduction Part 1: Hindu Nationalism 2. The Origins and Evolution of Hindu Mahasabha 3. Hindu Mahasabha’s Social Base and Leadership Part 2: Sangathan Ideology 4. Sangathan – the Unity and Organisation of Hindus 5. Hindutva – A Nation of Hindu Race and Culture 6. Masculine ‘Hindu Nation’ and the Muslim ‘Other’ 7. The Militarisation of Hindu Society 8. Gandhi and Hindu Mahasabhaites 9. Nagari and Cow – the Symbols of a ‘Hindu Nation’ Part 3: Hindu Nation 10. Sangathanist Plan for Hindu Majority Nation 11. Conclusion

About the Author

Prabhu Bapu was educated at the London School of Economics, UK, and has a doctorate in History from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK.