Khilafat in History and Indian Politics

This book is a brief historical account of Khilafat, an Islamic political institution mired in controversies from its inception.

List of contents

Preface
1. Theoretical Framework
2. The Rightly Guided Caliphs
3. Transformation of Khilafat
4. Khilafat Movement
5. Beyond the Movement
6. Conclusion
Notes and References
Index

About the author

Zaheer Ali is Mumbai-based academic, freelance journalist and social activist. He is the Head of the Centre for the Promotion of Democracy and Secularism (CPDS).

Product details

• Authors: Zaheer Ali, Ali Zaheer
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.05.2025
• EAN: 9781032666747
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3266674-7
• No. of pages: 344
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Asia, HISTORY / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Politics & government, History of Religion, Religion & politics, Regional Studies, Social and cultural history, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Religion and Politics, HISTORY / Asia / South / General