{"product_id":"muslim-civilization-in-india-paperback","title":"Muslim Civilization in India - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eS. M. Ikram\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Muslim Civilization in India'\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eS.M. Ikram\u003c\/strong\u003e is an enthralling exploration of the profound and lasting influence of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslam on the Indian subcontinent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003escholarly yet accessible work\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the multifaceted impact of \u003cstrong\u003eMuslim rule\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the early \u003cstrong\u003eArab invasions\u003c\/strong\u003e to the grandeur of the \u003cstrong\u003eMughal Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e and its eventual decline. Published by \u003cstrong\u003eColumbia University Press\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1964, the book stands as a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eseminal resource\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for understanding the \u003cstrong\u003ecultural, social, and political transformations\u003c\/strong\u003e that occurred over nearly \u003cstrong\u003etwelve centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e of Muslim presence in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe journey begins with the early history of Islam's arrival in India, setting the stage with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esocio-political landscape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of pre-Islamic India. It meticulously traces the establishment and expansion of various \u003cstrong\u003eMuslim dynasties\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong\u003eGhaznavids\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGhurids\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eDelhi Sultanate\u003c\/strong\u003e, culminating in the magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eMughal Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e. S.M. Ikram provides a detailed account of the key rulers, their \u003cstrong\u003econquests\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eadministrative policies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003epolitical strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e that helped sustain their reigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the book's core themes is the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecultural synthesis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that emerged from the interaction between \u003cstrong\u003eIslamic and indigenous Indian traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Readers are taken on a journey through the development of \u003cstrong\u003eIndo-Islamic art and architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, including iconic structures like the \u003cstrong\u003eQutb Minar\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eTaj Mahal\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fusion of cultural elements led to a \u003cstrong\u003eunique and rich heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e that is still visible in contemporary Indian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIkram delves into the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esocial fabric\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of Muslim-ruled India, examining the transformations in \u003cstrong\u003esocial hierarchies\u003c\/strong\u003e, practices, and the roles of different communities. The book also explores the \u003cstrong\u003eeconomic policies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etrade practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eagrarian reforms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eurban development\u003c\/strong\u003e that flourished under Muslim rule. These insights offer a \u003cstrong\u003ecomprehensive view\u003c\/strong\u003e of how the Muslim rulers influenced and shaped the \u003cstrong\u003eeconomic landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e of the subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA significant portion of the book is dedicated to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ereligious and intellectual contributions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of Muslims in India. Ikram highlights the spread of \u003cstrong\u003eSufism\u003c\/strong\u003e and its profound impact on \u003cstrong\u003eIndian spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e and society. The book also pays homage to the contributions in \u003cstrong\u003escience\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eeducation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eliterature\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the works of \u003cstrong\u003eprominent scholars\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epoets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophers\u003c\/strong\u003e of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIkram provides an in-depth analysis of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eadministrative systems\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced by various Muslim rulers, including \u003cstrong\u003erevenue collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elegal systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003egovernance models\u003c\/strong\u003e. This section offers valuable insights into the efficient and sophisticated \u003cstrong\u003eadministrative mechanisms\u003c\/strong\u003e that helped sustain long-term Muslim rule in a predominantly non-Muslim environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapters of the book address the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003efactors leading to the decline\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of Muslim rule in India, examining the complex interplay of \u003cstrong\u003einternal strife\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eexternal pressures\u003c\/strong\u003e that brought an end to this illustrious era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 332\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637933863219,"sku":"9789366088075","price":50.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/4owUIIaQXO9789366088075.webp?v=1762304075","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/muslim-civilization-in-india-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}