Note: Since the actual content of “15.pdf” is not viewable here, this write-up is based on the widely known arguments from Kothari’s Caste in Indian Politics . For precise page references, please check the PDF directly.
This chapter, co-authored by Kothari himself, looks at the Kshatriyas of Gujarat. It analyzes how a dominant caste group formed federations and entered the political arena not just to preserve its social status but to secure tangible political and economic benefits in a modern democratic framework. Rajni Kothari Caste In Indian Politics 15.pdf