Castes in India

Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s groundbreaking analysis of the caste system, first presented in 1916. In this powerful and scholarly work, Ambedkar explains how caste is not rooted in religion alone, but is a social institution built through strict rules of marriage, hierarchy, exclusion, and inherited status. His writing exposes how caste restricted individual freedom and created deep social inequalities. With clarity and boldness, Ambedkar challenges long-held assumptions and opens a path for reform.

This edition by Tarang Prakashan brings the historic essay to modern readers in a clean, accessible format. The work remains vital for understanding Indian society, history, and the struggle for equality. Insightful, analytical, and ahead of its time, Castes in India continues to influence thinkers, activists, and scholars. It stands as an important contribution to social justice, offering knowledge that inspires change and demands dignity for every human being.