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Between Muslim Pīr and Hindu Saint: Laldas and the Devotional Culture in North India

SKU: 9781009424035

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Explore the rich devotional culture of North India by delving into the life of Laldas, a unique figure bridging Hindu and Muslim traditions. This insightful book examines the vibrant socio-cultural interactions around his shrines, critically analyzing the influence of movements like Arya Samaj and Tablighi Jamaat. Discover how shared religious practices persist and evolve amidst reformist pressures, amplified by the inclusion of marginalized voices, especially women. Essential for students and scholars of Indian religious history, popular Islam, and devotional Hinduism.

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