Postcolonial Discourse and the Reinterpretation of History in Girish Karnad’s Plays
Author : Dr. Ashwathamma K
Abstract :
This paper explores how Girish Karnad, one of India’s foremost playwrights, engages with postcolonial discourse through the reinterpretation of historical and mythological narratives. It examines how Karnad deconstructs linear, colonial historiography and gives voice to subaltern identities, challenging hegemonic structures. Focusing primarily on the plays Tughlaq, The Dreams of Tipu Sultan, and Hayavadana, this paper highlights how Karnad uses history not just as a backdrop but as a site for ideological contestation and cultural recovery.
Keywords :
Postcolonial, mythological, colonial historiography, subaltern, hegemonic.
