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Muslim Women, Reform and Princely Patronage: Nawab Sultan Jahan Bengam of Bopal

SKU: 9780415401920

795.00

Uncover the groundbreaking story of the Muslim women’s movement in India through the lens of Bhopal’s female rulers. This essential work illuminates the life and reforms of Nawab Sultan Jahan Begam, exploring how she and other women navigated Islamic traditions to champion female education, women’s rights, and political participation within Indian princely states. Based on extensive Urdu sources, it offers a vital perspective on the early reformist discourse led by women. Essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts of Indian history, gender studies, and Islamic reform movements.

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