"This book brings forth the hidden history of resistance of the marginalised Naths in Eastern India. It is a must read for all those interested in the subaltern history of caste in the region." Professor Biswajit Ghosh, Former Vice Chancellor and Professor of Sociology (Retired), The University of Burdwan, India



“Kunal Debnath's Caste, Marginalisation and Resistance presents an incisive account of the identity assertion of the Nath-Yogis of Eastern India, precisely Bengal and Assam, which has received scant academic attention so far. He highlights the community's marginality and exclusion as well as struggle for resistance during the colonial and post-colonial periods, and also seeks to understand why despite having a long history of identity assertion, the Nath-Yogis continue to remain in wilderness - socially, economically and politically. That the author himself belongs to the Nath-Yogi community enabled him to attempt an effective cross-fertilisation of theorisation and lived experience which makes the study all the more fascinating. Based on archival research and extensive field investigation coupled with the insider’s insights, this volume, I am sure, is going to be a worthy contribution to the burgeoning literature on identity politics in India.” Partha Pratim Basu, Professor of International Relations, Jadavpur University, India