In this captivating 4th episode of Season 4, we sit with Dr. Manjeet Baruah (Author and Assistant Professor at the Special Centre for the Study of North-East India, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) to delve deep into his latest book titled "Hunter, Peasant, Rebel: Colonialism and the British Assam Frontier". Dr. Baruah offers a thought-provoking exploration of the British Assam frontier between the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, a region critical to understanding colonial frontier-making in South Asia. He unpacks the cultural and historical significance of the "hunter," the "peasant," and the "rebel"—figures central to the narrative of colonialism and capitalism in Assam. Drawing from diverse archival sources, hunters’ memoirs, peasants’ ballads, and rebels’ worldviews, the book examines how these contrasting, yet interconnected identities reveal the intricate relations that shaped and reproduced British colonial power in Assam. Join us as Dr. Baruah illuminates the complexities of Assam’s colonial reality, offering fresh perspectives on how imperial frontiers were shaped, contested, and experienced. This is an essential conversation for anyone interested in the history of the Northeast and the broader dynamics of colonialism in South Asia. Find his book at Amazon: - Hunter, Peasant, Rebel (Empire and Frontiers): Baruah, Manjeet: 9781032832302: Amazon.com: Books Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the individual podcasters. Listener discretion is advised. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can listen to our show on all streaming platforms by clicking on the link: - The Chicken-Neck Podcast | Bingepods - Best Indian podcasts