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The essay explores the debate on whether the caste system in India was a colonial invention or a continuation of pre-colonial practices, presenting arguments from various historians. It highlights the role of the British colonial census in shaping modern understandings of caste, suggesting that while caste existed prior to colonialism, its current form was significantly influenced by colonial administrative practices. The author ultimately aligns with the perspective that the colonial census played a crucia
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- ayushyadavalzjmi
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