International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Reassessing the British Raj; Socio-Political Transformation and Marginalization of the Namasudra (Dalit) Community in Colonial Bengal

Abstract The present study is primarily based on secondary sources, including books, research articles, and other scholarly works. This article dealt with the socio-political and spiritual movement of the Dalit Namasudra community in colonial Bengal. The paper analyzes the stigma associated with the term ‘Chandal’ which was ascribed to the Namasudras by the caste Hindu in Bengali society. Through an analysis of their socio-political mobility, the study seeks to evaluate the contribution of British rule and its administrative policies on the Namasudras life. Ultimately, the research focuses on two principal aspects: the impact of British rule on the Namasudra community, and the extent to which the rise of the Namasudras assertion and changed the political landscape of colonial Bengal.