Aryan invasion theory and Indian nationalism

Book Details

• Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers

• Language: English

• Edition: 2020

• ISBN-13: 9788185990026

• ISBN-10: 8185990026

• Subject: History, Voice of India

About the Book
This book critically examines the widely accepted theory of the Aryan invasion of India, challenging its basis and highlighting the political motivations behind its formulation and propagation. It argues that the theory has been utilized by Leftist intellectuals to undermine India’s national identity and historical integrity, portraying the Aryans as invaders who subjugated the native Dravidian population.

The author, Shrikant G. Talageri, offers a thorough examination of Hindu Nationalism in the context of this theory, asserting that Hindu Nationalism is inseparable from Indian Nationalism, regardless of the existence of any Aryan invasion. The book goes on to refute the invasion theory, presenting compelling evidence that India was the original homeland of the Aryan or Indo-European languages.

In the process, the book exposes the larger ideological agenda behind the Aryan invasion narrative, which seeks to portray India as a land of perpetual foreign invasion and displace its native identity. Through this comprehensive and evidence-backed analysis, Talageri offers a fresh perspective on India's ancient history and its rich cultural heritage.

This work is an essential read for anyone interested in Indian history, nationalism, and the ideological battles that have shaped the modern understanding of India's past.