Martial Race Theory in the South Asian Context

• This paper examines the martial race theory in the South Asia context, its modern day critics, its origins, conventions and applications. The induction of Jat Sikhs, as a favoured group is looked into and the paper concludes with its present day paradox within the Indian military establishment.

Ämnesord

HUMANIORA  -- Historia och arkeologi -- Historia (hsv//swe)

HUMANITIES  -- History and Archaeology -- History (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

"South Asia"

"Sikh"

"Race"

"Martial Race"

"Indian Army"

"Recruitment"

"Caste"

History

Historia

Publikations- och innehållstyp

pop (ämneskategori)

art (ämneskategori)