The Mughals and the Sufis

Islam and Political Imagination in India, 1500-1750

Autori

• Muzaffar Alam

Parametri

• 468 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Storia

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The book explores the interplay between Mughal political culture and two major Sufi traditions in South Asia, highlighting the contrast between orthodox practices and a more mystical, accommodating spirituality. It delves into how these differing interpretations of Islam influenced governance and societal norms during the Mughal era, offering insights into the complexities of religious and political dynamics in the region.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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