Who Were The Shudras शूद्रों की खोज

Name : Who Were The Shudras शूद्रों की खोज

Author : DR.BR AMBEDKAR G

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Biographies

ISBN : 9789391503789

Language : Hindi

Pages : 201-300 Pages

Publish Year : 2022

Publisher : samyak parkashan

Sub Genre : Society & Culture Books

Who Were the Shudras

is a seminal work written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, first published in 1946. In this book, Ambedkar investigates the origins and social status of the Shudras, who form the lowest of the four varnas in the ancient Indian caste system. Drawing from historical and textual analysis of ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas, Smritis, and the Puranas, Ambedkar argues that the Shudras were not always considered an inferior class. Instead, he suggests that they were originally part of the Kshatriya class but were later demoted due to conflicts with the Brahmins, Ambedkar challenges the traditional view that the caste system was a natural or divine order. He critiques the Brahmanical interpretation of history and emphasizes that the oppression of the Shudras was socially constructed and maintained by religious doctrines. The book provides a radical reinterpretation of Indian history and explores how the social status of the Shudras was manipulated to maintain Brahminical hegemony, Ambedkar's analysis is grounded in his broader critique of the caste system and the need for social reform in India. He highlights the role of power, conflict, and social manipulation in shaping the rigid hierarchy that has oppressed millions. The book remains a key text for understanding the historical roots of caste-based discrimination and continues to influence debates on social justic

Country of Origin : India