Sufi Saints and State Power

The Pirs of Sind, 1843–1947

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Sarah F.D. Ansari

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Cambridge South Asian Studies

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Using a wealth of historical material and in-depth interviews, the author looks at the development of the institution of the pir, its power base and the mechanics of the system of control into which the pirs were drawn. The overall success of the political system depended on the willingness of the elite to participate and Dr. Ansari argues that it did indeed work in Sind. This enabled the British to govern while allowing the pirs to adapt to colonial rule, and later independence, without serious damage to their interests.

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January 31st, 1992

Author

Sarah F.D. Ansari

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Professional & Vocational

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3 Maps; 7 Halftones, unspecified

Pages

200

Series

Cambridge South Asian Studies

Dimensions

159x238x21

ISBN-13

9780521405300

Product ID

2380174

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