This volume brings together original essays by leading scholars of religion, history, and society refelcting upon the idea and practice of conversion in India.

Hinduism is the largest religion in India, encompassing roughly 80 percent of the population, while 14 percent of the population practices Islam and the remaini

Christianity has been present in India since at least the third century, but the faith remains a small minority. Even so, Christianity is growing rapidly in par

This volume covers conversion in India to Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. It looks at the influences on conversion in a comparative perspec

Religious Freedom and Conversion in India is a collection of essays that addresses the political and practical concerns about "religious freedom" and "religious