{"product_id":"gods-maharajas-when-myths-merged-with-reality-hardcover","title":"Gods \u0026 Maharajas : When Myths Merged With Reality | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGods \u0026amp; Maharajas : When Myths Merged With Reality\u003c\/strong\u003e by Jayant Mohan examines real courtroom disputes from British India, where colonial law encountered Indian customs, religious practices, myths, and community traditions. Focusing on cases involving marriage, inheritance, faith, and identity, the book explores how judges navigated legal questions shaped by beliefs and traditions they were required to interpret.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet in the period following the 1857 Revolt, the book looks at the British commitment to respecting Indian customs and the complex legal questions that followed. Through historical court cases and their unexpected turns, Jayant Mohan connects legal history with the cultural and religious realities of colonial India.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the 1857 Revolt, the British stated that Indian customs and religious practices would be respected. This created a complicated role for colonial judges, who increasingly had to consider traditions, beliefs, and community practices while resolving disputes through the legal system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe cases discussed in \u003cstrong\u003eGODS \u0026amp; MAHARAJAS\u003c\/strong\u003e involve subjects such as marriage, inheritance, faith, and identity. The courtroom becomes a meeting point between formal colonial law and the diverse traditions of Indian society, revealing the difficulties involved in interpreting customs within a legal framework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Jayant Mohan, a lawyer based in New Delhi who practices before the Supreme Court of India, the book brings together his interest in law, history, culture, religion, and enduring legends. Its approach connects historical legal disputes with the wider development of Indian law and society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal court cases from the period of British India\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe legal context following the 1857 Revolt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eColonial attempts to respect and interpret Indian customs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisputes involving marriage, inheritance, faith, and identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of myths and traditions in courtroom arguments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe challenges faced by colonial judges interpreting Indian beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnections between colonial legal battles and modern Indian law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe relationship between history, culture, religion, and legal systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian legal and colonial history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose exploring the relationship between law and Indian traditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in historical court cases and legal disputes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents and readers exploring Indian history, culture, and society\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders curious about the interaction between religion, customs, and law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGODS \u0026amp; MAHARAJAS: When Myths Merged with Reality\u003c\/strong\u003e brings courtroom disputes to the centre of a broader exploration of colonial India, showing how law interacted with customs, religious beliefs, and community traditions. Jayant Mohan combines legal perspective with historical storytelling to examine a period when questions of law, identity, and tradition intersected in consequential ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jayant Mohan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67615779356947,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/Gods_Maharajas-1.webp?v=1791222968","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/gods-maharajas-when-myths-merged-with-reality-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}