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Read it after seeing a post in this sub related to the same book . Clearly this book provides you a different perspective on the modern political and social identity(Hinduism). How it evolved from sect based religious rituals and identity to more a unified identity under the umbrella term Hinduism during the colonial period.

How demonising of Hindu God's by the early missionaries groups (early 16th century ) and considering idol worship a punishable offense influenced Religious and Political identity of India ? Was this hostility towards Pagan gods and culture merely a political tool for the colonial rule in the foreign lands or much more than that ?

SOURCE : GODS , GUNS AND MISSIONARIES by Manu S Pillai