The British Association for South Asian Studies
About us
The British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS) is the largest UK academic association for the study of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and the South Asian diaspora.
BASAS supports advanced research in the humanities and social sciences of South Asia. One of the overseas organisations grant-aided by the British Academy, it is a registered charity (number 264591).
By Dr Monika Barthwal-Datta,
University of Surrey
News & Events
The British in India Historical Trust
MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2024 18.30-20.00 GMT (via ZOOM) Empire Incorporated: The Corporations that built British Colonialism Philip Stern...
BASAS Early Career Workshop – Caste in Practice
Concept Note Caste is a structurally embedded social institution in South Asian societies, particularly in India, where it shapes...
BASAS Master’s Dissertation Prize 2024 – Winners Announced
Usama Salamat Damni Kain We are delighted to announce the results of the BASAS Master’s Dissertation Prize 2024. This...
BASAS Graduate Essay Prize 2024 – Winner Announced
Tanuj Luthra, “Conviviality in the Clinic: Chhota daktars and the Work of Care in Delhi” There was very stiff...