A Prehistory of Hinduism

Focusing on the Deccan region from the eleventh to the nineteenth century, this book examines the interplay of class relations and religious processes in shaping Hinduism. It delves into the formation of religious communities, monastic institutions, and the associated legends and lineages. By analyzing these historical dynamics, the author proposes a new framework that challenges and revises contemporary understandings of Hinduism's development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.