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Bradford Literature Festival | Faith | History | Talk

Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of Modern Hindu Identity

29 Jun 2025

14:00 - 15:00

City Hall

Join historian and author, Manu S. Pillai, for an illuminating talk on his latest book, Gods, Guns and Missionaries.  

Drawing on rich historical research, Pillai explores the complex interplay of religion, colonial power, and armed conflict in shaping the Indian subcontinent’s past. Through compelling narratives, he reveals how faith, force, and imperial ambition intertwined to influence culture, politics, and society.  

This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with one of today’s most insightful historians as he sheds light on the turbulent forces that have shaped modern India’s history and identity. 

Age Guidance
12+ (age restriction)

Ticket Information

General £7

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Venue Details

City Hall

Norfolk Gardens, Bradford
BD1 1SD

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