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Dr. Andre Beteille Dies: Sociologist and Padma Bhushan Awardee

7 February 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSDr. Andre BeteilleDies: Sociologistand PadmaBhushan Awardee7 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Dr. Andre Beteille, a respected sociologist, passed away in February 2026.

Key facts

  • Honour: Padma Bhushan; age 91; died in New Delhi.
  • Post: Professor Emeritus, University of Delhi.
  • Scholarship: caste, class, inequality and social change.
  • Seminal books: Caste, Class and Power; Society and Politics in India.

About his work

  • A leading scholar on how caste, class and inequality shape social change in India.
  • Both books named above are regarded as seminal.

Exam angle

  • Sociologist, Padma Bhushan; Delhi University; author of two named books.

Test yourself

1. Dr. Andre Beteille, who died in February 2026, was a leading scholar of which discipline?

He was an eminent sociologist working on caste, class and inequality.

2. Which Padma award had Dr. Andre Beteille received?

The notes describe him as a Padma Bhushan awardee.

3. Which of these is a seminal work by Dr. Andre Beteille?

Caste, Class and Power is named among his seminal works.

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