James Laine
Encyclopedia
James W. Laine is an American
professor and writer, most famous for his controversial book on the 17th century Maratha
king Shivaji, titled "Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India" (OUP: 2003). The publication of the book was followed by heavy criticism and the attack on the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
in Pune
, India
. In view of the attacks and the public unrest, the book was banned in the Indian state of Maharashtra
in January 2004. The ban was lifted by the Bombay High Court
in 2007, and in July 2010 the Supreme Court of India
upheld the lifting of ban, which was followed by public demonstrations against the author and the decision of the supreme court.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professor and writer, most famous for his controversial book on the 17th century Maratha
Maratha
The Maratha are an Indian caste, predominantly in the state of Maharashtra. The term Marāthā has three related usages: within the Marathi speaking region it describes the dominant Maratha caste; outside Maharashtra it can refer to the entire regional population of Marathi-speaking people;...
king Shivaji, titled "Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India" (OUP: 2003). The publication of the book was followed by heavy criticism and the attack on the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It was founded on July 6, 1917 to honor the life and work of Dr. Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar , long regarded as the founder of Indology in India...
in Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. In view of the attacks and the public unrest, the book was banned in the Indian state of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
in January 2004. The ban was lifted by the Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court
Bombay High Court at Mumbai, Maharashtra, is the High Court of India with jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra & Goa, and, the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli...
in 2007, and in July 2010 the Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India...
upheld the lifting of ban, which was followed by public demonstrations against the author and the decision of the supreme court.
External links
- Book review at complete review
- Selected Works of James Laine at works.bepress.com
- SC lifts ban on James Laine's book on Shivaji ibnlive.in.com
- Udayan Bhosale to move court Pune Newsline
- James Laine, Shivaji, and Freedom of Speech by Manu Bhagavan at countercurrents.org