THE DOMINANT CASTE IN HARYANA: MAPPING OUT THE DOMINANCE OVER THE YEARS
Author : KUSHAGRA PRASAD 1
Date of Publication :24th February 2021
Abstract: The paper looks at the concept of the dominant caste as has been propounded by M.N.Srinivas in his work on Dominant Caste. The critical analysis of the paper lies in the looking at how Jats are a dominant caste and force in Haryana. The reasons behind this dominance are also looked at critically which tends to provide insights into the contemporary status of the Jats.
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