Markus Daechsel focuses on the social, cultural, and political lives of South Asian Muslims. Through his research and teaching, he illuminates the complex history and contemporary realities of the region. His work delves into the intricate relationships between faith, society, and power, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the vibrant history of Islam in South Asia. He also explores the impacts of colonialism and modernization on Muslim communities.
The Urdu Middleclass Milieu in Mid-Twentieth Century India and Pakistan
Focusing on the middle-class milieu, this book offers a fresh perspective on the historiography of modern South Asia, highlighting its role as the epicenter of a new political culture. Through innovative arguments, it explores the dynamics and influences that shaped this social class and its impact on the region's political landscape.
This book offers a transnational history of Pakistan's development in the 1950s and 1960s, and the creation of the capital city Islamabad.