Consider the following statements about Ranjit Guha’s contributions to Indian historiography:
- Ranjit Guha is considered the founding figure of the Subaltern Studies Collective, which focuses on the history of the marginalized or “subaltern” groups.
- His work aimed to challenge the elitist perspectives in Indian historiography by focusing on peasant uprisings and grassroots resistance.
- Guha's influential work, “Elementary Aspects of Peasant Insurgency in Colonial India,” deals primarily with the role of elite leaders in revolutions.
- The Subaltern Studies approach seeks to present history from the perspective of common people rather than focusing solely on colonial or elite narratives.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1
1, 2, and 3
2
2 and 3
3
1, 3, and 4
4
1, 2, and 4