2018 International Workshop "Marwaris in Social and Cultural Spheres"

The workshop focuses on the Marwaris, migrant traders in South Asia. From 19th Century Rajputana up to modern India, the papers explore the historical, social, and cultural context where the Marwaris establish their presence and exercise their power. It is discussed how the Marwaris are represented by themselves and by others.

Programm

9:00 Registration starts

9:20 Welcome Note by Abhijit Dasgupta (University of Delhi)

9:30 Special Lecture by Bani Basu

11:00 Paper 1 “Nationalization of Hindi “

by Rahul Bjørn Parson (University of Colorado)

Chair : Anne Hardgrove

Discussant: Alka Saraogi / Anasua Chatterjee

12:00 Reception Lunch (needs booking)

13:00 Paper 2 “Changing political situation in colonial Rajasthan around 18th-19th century: State and Traders”

by G.S.L.Devra (Vardhman Mahavir Open University, Kota)

Chair: Tetsuya Tanaka

Discussant: Medha Kudaisya / Sumie Nakatani

14:00 Paper 3 “Family Matters: Family Festivals in the Homeland of Rajasthan”

by Tetsuya Tanaka (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science)

Chair: Medha Kudaisya

Discussant: Hia Sen / Abhijit Dasgupta

15:00 Tea break

15:30 Overall Discussion

16:30 Concluding Remarks by Anne Hardgrove (University of Texas)

16:40 Closing