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Subaltern Sovereigns

By Peter Berger

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Subaltern Sovereigns

By Peter Berger

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The vast and ancient topic of kingship in India has mostly been studied from the perspectives of rulers and other elites. But what constitutes sovereignty viewed from "below"? This book, ethnographic and comparative in its core, deals with indigenous conceptualizations of sovereignty in highland Odisha. It takes as its vantage point a local proverb that connects the Dasara festival of the king with signature rituals celebrated by his "tribal" subjects, performances that are described and analyzed in detail. Ultimately, the proverb, the rituals and related oral traditions embody the idea of a sacrificial polity in which rulers and ruled share sovereignty in the sense that they are co-responsible for the flow of life.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
486
Release Date:
2025-06-30
Publication Date:
2025-06-30
Publisher:
De Gruyter
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3112216180
ISBN13:
9783112216187
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
714 g
Height:
155 cm
Width:
230 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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