The Gaidinliu Uprising in British India

This book studies the Gaidinliu uprising led by Rani Gaidinliu, a spiritual and political leader from Northeast India.

Autorentext

Sajal Nag, Distinguished Professor in History, Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India.

Inhalt

Preface viii

Acknowledgements xi

1 Locating millenarian uprisings in colonial formations 1

2 Jadonang: the 'Sadhu' who commanded stars 27

3 The colonial counter 73

4 The Goddess takes over 101

5 The encounter 143

6 The beleaguered state 183

7 The 'Government Goddess' 235

8 War of the sahibs 276

9 The betrayal 349

Bibliography 387

Index 395