Muslim Politics in Bihar: Changing Contours by Mohammad Sajjad (English) Paperba

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This book studies the engagement of various Muslim communities with Bihar politics during colonial and post-Independence period, their resistance to communal separatism while confronting colonialism, and their democratic struggle for educational and political empowerment through language (Urdu) politics, mass mobilization and media propaganda around the issues related to social justice.

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This book studies the engagement of various Muslim communities with Bihar politics from colonial times to present-day India. It debunks several myths in highlighting Muslim resistance to the Two-Nation theory, and counters theIsolation Syndrome faced by Muslim communities after Independence. Using rare archival sources and hitherto unexamined Ur

Author Biography

Mohammad Sajjad is Assistant Professor, Centre of Advanced Study in History, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Community Consensus: An Overview of Muslims in Bihar Politics until 1940 2. The Polarizing Texture of Bihar Politics: A Survey till 1940 3. From Alienation to Exodus, 1940 47 4. Muslim Resistance to the Two-Nation Theory: Bihar, 1940 47 5. Language Politics as a Tool of Empowerment: Political Landscape of Urdu in Bihar after Independence, 1947 89 6. Quest for Social and Gender Justice: Bihar Muslims since 1990s 7. Conclusion. Bibliography. About the Author. Index

Review

'Sajjad has uncovered a significant aspect of [Bihar's] history by focusing on the response of the Muslim communities to the Two-nation theory and the demand [for] Pakistan.' — Mushirul Hasan, Former Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi'[The author] has made a very significant observation regarding the vast disparity that existed between the national Congress leadership and the Congress units at the grass root levels . . . [making it] helpful in understanding the role of Muslims [in] Bihar politics.' — Kapil Kumar, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi'[A] thorough study examining … the reasons for the alienation of linguistic and sectional groups . . . In his well-researched work [Sajjad] . . . explore[s] the dynamics of Bihar politics, and explode[s] many of the dominant myths in . . . existing historiography.' — Raj Kumar Trivedi, Aligarh Muslim University

Review Quote

'Sajjad has uncovered a significant aspect of [Bihar's] history by focusing on the response of the Muslim communities to the Two-nation theory and the demand [for] Pakistan.' -- Mushirul Hasan, Former Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi '[The author] has made a very significant observation regarding the vast disparity that existed between the national Congress leadership and the Congress units at the grass root levels . . . [making it] helpful in understanding the role of Muslims [in] Bihar politics.' -- Kapil Kumar, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi '[A] thorough study examining ... the reasons for the alienation of linguistic and sectional groups . . . In his well-researched work [Sajjad] . . . explore[s] the dynamics of Bihar politics, and explode[s] many of the dominant myths in . . . existing historiography.' -- Raj Kumar Trivedi, Aligarh Muslim University

Details ISBN0367176742 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 0367176742 ISBN-13 9780367176747 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-04-25 Subtitle Changing Contours Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 322.1 Imprint Routledge India Author Mohammad Sajjad Pages 396 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd UK Release Date 2019-04-25 AU Release Date 2019-04-25 NZ Release Date 2019-04-25 Alternative 9781138020177 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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