Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Note on Transliteration vii
4. Introduction 1
5. Chapter 1. Everyday Histories 26
6. Chapter 2. National Insecurities 54
7. Chapter 3. Violent Dharma 80
8. Chapter 4. Benevolent Hindus 105
9. Chapter 5. Fun, Games, and Deadly Politics 131
10. Chapter 6. Acceptable Transgressions 157
11. Notes 183
12. Glossary 193
13. Bibliography 195
14. Index 213
15. Acknowledgments 221