One example: Caste discrimination may have increased religious conversion from Hinduism, with which the caste system is popularly affiliated, into Christianity and Islam. Violence against Dalits ...

Caste Consciousness: The census heightened awareness of caste distinctions, fostering competition and conflict between groups vying for higher status or colonial favor. This contributed to the ...

One example: Caste discrimination may have increased religious conversion from Hinduism, with which the caste system is popularly affiliated, into Christianity and Islam. Violence against Dalits ...