Histories of Political Violence in Modern South Asia

The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites you to the workshop Histories of Political Violence in Modern South Asia, bringing together scholars working on histories, practices, and legacies of political violence in modern South Asia. The workshop will explore different forms and historical contexts of political violence, including anti-colonial action, Dalit agitation, insurgent technologies, Hindutva, communal politics, and the political transformations of late colonial and post-colonial South Asia.

Date: 24 September 2026

Venue: Institute of Czech Literature, Na Florenci 3, Prague (Lower Hall)

Participation is free, but places are limited. Please register via this form:

Histories of Political Violence in Modern South Asia

In case of any inquiries, please contact mishra@orient.cas.cz.