Muslim Conspiracy in British India? - Politics and Paranoia in the Early Nineteenth-Century Deccan

This book explores how belief in a global conspiracy against the British Empire ignited local politics and schemes in southern India.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. The fear of itinerant Muslims; 2. Prince Mubariz ud-Daula; 3. A fondness for military display; 4. A diamond in the trough; 5. Slaying men with faces of women; Conclusions.

About the author

Chandra Mallampalli is Professor of History at Westmont College, California. He has written extensively on the intersection of religion, law and society in colonial India. His books include Race, Religion and Law in Colonial India (Cambridge, 2011).

Product details

• Authors: Chandra Mallampalli, Chandra (Westmond College Usa) Mallampalli, Chandra (Westmont College Mallampalli, Mallampalli Chandra
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781316647233
• ISBN: 978-1-316-64723-3
• No. of pages: 252
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Asian History, Indian sub-continent, South Asia (Indian sub-continent), HISTORY / Asia / South / General