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About The Book: Caste Its Supposed Origin; Its History; Its Effects; The Duty of Government, Hindus, and Christians with Respect to It; And Its Prospects (1896) by John Murdoch critically examines India’s caste system, exploring its origins, social consequences, and societal impact. Murdoch highlights caste’s divisiveness and inequality, discussing the roles of government, Hindus, and Christians in addressing discrimination. Advocating for social justice, education, and reform, Murdoch calls for the upliftment of marginalized communities, emphasizing the need to challenge caste-based hierarchies for a more equitable society. About The Author: John Murdoch (1819–1904) was a 19th-century missionary, scholar, and author who contributed extensively to Indian literature and culture. His works, like Catalogue of Christian Vernacular Literature of India (1870) and Caste: Its Supposed Origin (1896), supported missionary efforts and addressed social issues, Theosophy, and Hinduism, promoting education and reform. The Title 'Caste: Its Supposed Origin; Its History; Its Effects; The Duty of Government, Hindus, and Christians with Respect to It; And Its Prospects written/authored/edited by John Murdoch', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367807187 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 80 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.