Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity, is written by Manu S. Pillai, and published in 2024 by Penguin Books. It is a work of historical analysis available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WKt1mu

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The book explores the evolution of Hindu identity, focusing on a period of approximately 400 years, during which interactions with colonial powers and Christian missionaries played a significant role. It examines how European perceptions of Hinduism were shaped by their own cultural and political preoccupations, and how these perceptions influenced the way Hindus began to view themselves. The book also discusses  ...