Postcolonial Hinterlands in India

This volume offers an insightful and compelling exploration of the complex dynamics that define governance, identity, and power in India’s northeast. It challenges conventional post-colonial narratives by asserting that the departure of colonial rulers did not precipitate a clean break but instead initiated intricate continuities that continue to shape the region’s societal structures. It puts forward the concept of ‘postcolonial hinterlands’, a nuanced framework for understanding spaces and ide