Sita Ram Goel
Sita Ram Goel (16 October 1921 – 3 December 2003) was an Indian historian, religious and political activist, writer, and publisher known for his influential contributions to literature pertaining to Hinduism and Hindu nationalism in the late twentieth century. His work has been both celebrated and criticised for its bias towards Hindu nationalism and its controversial portrayal of other religions, particularly Islam and Christianity.
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Sita Ram Goel | |
| Born | 16 October 1921 Punjab Province, British India |
| Died | 3 December 2003 (aged 82) |
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| Alma mater | University of Delhi |
| Period | Late 20th century |
| Genre | History, Politics, Comparative Religion |
| Subject | Hinduism, Dharmic traditions, Christianity, Islam, Communism, Indian politics, British Imperialism |
| Notable works | How I Became a Hindu The Story of Islamic Imperialism in India History of Hindu–Christian Encounters, AD 304 to 1996 Catholic Ashrams Hindu Temples: What Happened to Them |
In his later career, Goel transitioned into a role as a commentator on Indian politics, aligning himself openly with Hindu nationalism, a stance that has generated significant debate and scrutiny among scholars and observers of Indian society and politics.
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