Narrative of the Golden Hindu Period: Misinterpretation of Angus Maddison
Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
Narrative of the Golden Hindu Period: Misinterpretation of Angus Maddison Economic and Political Weekly Vol.59; No.6 - 10 Feb. 2024 pp. 34-38
Individuals associated with Sangh Parivar often cite Angus Maddison to support their narrative that India’s economic past was that of a golden bird. However, this is mere cherry-picking, and when looked at in its entirety, Maddison’s findings about India’s past are not that flattering. They show that
the golden Hindu period is a mere fantasy.
History
Angus Maddison
Demography
GDP
Golden Hindu Period
Hindu civilisation
Indian History
Narrative of the Golden Hindu Period: Misinterpretation of Angus Maddison Economic and Political Weekly Vol.59; No.6 - 10 Feb. 2024 pp. 34-38
Individuals associated with Sangh Parivar often cite Angus Maddison to support their narrative that India’s economic past was that of a golden bird. However, this is mere cherry-picking, and when looked at in its entirety, Maddison’s findings about India’s past are not that flattering. They show that
the golden Hindu period is a mere fantasy.
History
Angus Maddison
Demography
GDP
Golden Hindu Period
Hindu civilisation
Indian History