Islam in the Subcontinent: Muslims in a Plural Society

This is a painstakingly researched and passionately written account of the ideas and movements that constitute the Indian Muslim's experiences over the last two centuries. Divided into five sections, the book analyses the complex processes of identity formation, the politicization of Islam, and the demand for a seperate Muslim nation. Section topics include identity formation, Khilafat, Congress, Muslim relations and politics.