History of Jama Masjid and Interpretation of Muslim Devotions
Author: Aziz-Ur-Rahman
Publisher:
Published: 1936
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13:
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Jama Masjid
Author: N. L. Batra
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789386906533
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuilding Histories
Author: Mrinalini Rajagopalan
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2017-03-01
Total Pages: 271
ISBN-13: 022633189X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuilding Histories offers innovative accounts of five medieval monuments in Delhi—the Red Fort, Rasul Numa Dargah, Jama Masjid, Purana Qila, and the Qutb complex—tracing their modern lives from the nineteenth century into the twentieth. Mrinalini Rajagopalan argues that the modern construction of the history of these monuments entailed the careful selection, manipulation, and regulation of the past by both the colonial and later postcolonial states. Although framed as objective “archival” truths, these histories were meant to erase or marginalize the powerful and persistent affective appropriations of the monuments by groups who often existed outside the center of power. By analyzing these archival and affective histories together, Rajagopalan works to redefine the historic monument—far from a symbol of a specific past, the monument is shown in Building Histories to be a culturally mutable object with multiple stories to tell.
Muslim Political Discourse in Postcolonial India
Author: Hilal Ahmed
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2015-06-03
Total Pages: 291
ISBN-13: 1317559541
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe book examines the postcolonial Muslim political discourse through monuments. It establishes a link between the process by which historic buildings become monuments and the gradual transformation of these historic/legal entities into political objects. The author studies the multiple interpretations of Indo-Islamic historical buildings as ‘political sites’ as well as emerging Muslim religiosities and the internal configurations of Muslim politics in India. He also looks at the modes by which a memory of a royal Muslim past is articulated for political mobilisation. Raising critical questions such as whether Muslim responses to political questions are homogenous, the book will greatly interest researchers and students of political science, modern Indian history, sociology, as well as the general reader interested in contemporary India.
Faith & Philosophy of Islam
Author: Shamim Akhter
Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9788178357195
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Afterlives of Monuments
Author: Deborah Cherry
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2015-09-07
Total Pages: 186
ISBN-13: 1317704517
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSouth Asia is famous for its monuments, past and present. Monuments have been created, destroyed and rescued by competing communities and incoming empires in the making and re-making of history, identity and memory. This collection brings together an international cohort of senior scholars and younger researchers to examine the vast diversity of monuments (and conceptions of monuments) in South Asia from the 1850s to the present. The chapters investigate what constitutes a monument, and interrogate the conditions for its survival, demise or recycling. To explore the afterlives of monuments is to investigate how, where, when, and why monuments have been remodelled, re-sited, destroyed, defaced, or abandoned. It is to investigate the theories of memory, history and community, as well as new forms of artistic practice and global media. As different South-Asian communities claim a stake in the making of national, religious, cultural and local identities and histories, the status of monuments and debates about cultural memory have become increasingly urgent. This book was published as a special issue of South Asian Studies.
The Religions of India
Author: Roshen Dalal
Publisher: Penguin UK
Published: 2014-04-18
Total Pages: 940
ISBN-13: 8184753969
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA handy guide to every religion practised in India In India, the birthplace of some of the world’s major faiths and home to many more, religion is a way of life, existing as much in temples, mosques, churches and wayside shrines as it does in social laws, cultural practices and the political arena. The Religions of India contains, in a single volume, a comprehensive account of every major faith practised in the country today—Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and the Bahai faith. This meticulously researched work traverses a vast range of topics—from Somnatha Temple and Babri Masjid to Tirthankaras and the Akali Movement; from the Shariat and the Eucharist to Shabuoth and nirvana. It places each religion in its historical context, tracing its evolution from its inception to the present. • Incisive profiles of founders and key patrons, deities, saints, mystics and philosophers • Information on and insights into lesser-known and regional forms of worship, as well as important festivals, customs and rituals • Extensively cross-referenced with suggestions for further reading
Lok Sabha Debates
Author: India. Parliament. Lok Sabha
Publisher:
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 900
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistory of the Architecture of Kashmir
Author: Dr. Khalid Bashir
Publisher: Pencil
Published: 2023-08-03
Total Pages: 82
ISBN-13: 9356678537
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmbark on an enlightening exploration of Kashmir's architectural wonders with "History of the Architecture of Kashmir: A Question and Answer Guide." Authored by the esteemed Dr. Khalid Bashir, Head of the Department of History at Government Degree College Sopore, this unique book offers a comprehensive journey through the picturesque landscapes of the region. Delve into the rich history, cultural significance, and symbolic meanings behind grand palaces, enchanting gardens, iconic temples, and majestic mosques. With clear explanations and visual references, this invaluable resource caters to students, history enthusiasts, and curious travelers. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Kashmir's architectural heritage and uncover the profound legacy that has shaped its identity through.
Islam in India
Author: Nasir Raza Khan
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2023-06-09
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1000898695
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIslam in India: History, Politics and Society is based on the historical and contemporary relevance of the religion and its related culture(s) in India. Besides being a major religious doctrine, Islam has been the main political ideology for many dynasties in India such as Delhi Sultanate (1206-1451); the Illbaris Turks (also known as Mamluk 1206–90); Khiljis (1290–1320); Tughlaqs (1320–1414); Sayyids (1414–51), Afghans and the Mughal Empire. Islam played a pivotal role in shaping the polity and society during the period of each dynasty. This book argues that Islam in India ought to be seen not only as a political and religious ideology of the dynasties, but also as a significant force that shaped the cultural fabric of the country. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
