{"product_id":"between-muslim-pir-and-hindu-saint-laldas-and-the-devotional-culture-in-north-india-hardback-9781009424035","title":"Between Muslim Pīr and Hindu Saint; Laldas and the Devotional Culture in North India (Hardback) 9781009424035","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBetween Muslim Pīr and Hindu Saint\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eLaldas and the Devotional Culture in North India\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book explores the changing form of religious culture in the Mewat region of north India.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMukesh Kumar (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009424035, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 November 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e392 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.9 x 2.9 cm, 0.72 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book focuses on the shared religious figure of Laldas\/Khan, and uncovers fascinating historical and contemporary dimensions of Hindu-Muslim socio-cultural interactions around his shrines. It explores reformist and extremist politics that have influenced shared religious traditions, shedding light on the impact of the reformist ideologies of the Arya Samaj and Tablighi Jamaat on the followers of Laldas. It presents a compelling analysis of how some shared religious practices persist and adapt amidst the pressures of dominant reform movements. The inclusion of marginalised voices, particularly women, adds a poignant and powerful dimension to the narrative. Through its comprehensive and thought-provoking approach, the book provides valuable insights into the continuously evolving religious landscape of north Indian devotional Hinduism and popular Islam. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures, Maps, and Tables\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e A Note on Transliteration\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Spectre of Binaries\u003cbr\u003e 2. Laldas and Religious Duality of Pīr and Sant\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Laldas Shrines and Inter-religious Disputes\u003cbr\u003e 4. A Fait Accompli: The Complete Hinduisation of the Laldas Order\u003cbr\u003e 5. Religious Reform and Shared Shrines\u003cbr\u003e 6. Concealment and Secrecy: Hidden in Plain Sight\u003cbr\u003e 7. Poetic Response to Religious Puritanism\u003cbr\u003e 8. An Ephemeral Line in the Sand\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Asian history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Asian history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Asian%20history%20%5BHBJF%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52502989635864,"sku":"9781009424035","price":68.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009424035i.jpg?v=1786322611","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/between-muslim-pir-and-hindu-saint-laldas-and-the-devotional-culture-in-north-india-hardback-9781009424035","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}