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The Sufi Paradigm and the Makings of a Vernacular Knowledge in Colonial India
The Case of Sindh (18511929)
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The narrative explores the evolution of vernacular knowledge by local elites who drew from colonial insights, preserving the rich tradition of pluralistic Sufism. It highlights the impact of British colonialism, particularly through the reprinting of Shah Abd al-Latif Bhittai's work, which played a crucial role in shaping and sustaining this cultural legacy. The book delves into the interplay between colonial influences and indigenous practices, illustrating how Sufi teachings adapted and thrived in a changing socio-political landscape.
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The Sufi Paradigm and the Makings of a Vernacular Knowledge in Colonial India, Michel Boivin
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- Title
- The Sufi Paradigm and the Makings of a Vernacular Knowledge in Colonial India
- Subtitle
- The Case of Sindh (18511929)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michel Boivin
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9783030419905
- Category
- Social sciences, Philosophy, World history, Geography / Topography, Ethnography, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- The narrative explores the evolution of vernacular knowledge by local elites who drew from colonial insights, preserving the rich tradition of pluralistic Sufism. It highlights the impact of British colonialism, particularly through the reprinting of Shah Abd al-Latif Bhittai's work, which played a crucial role in shaping and sustaining this cultural legacy. The book delves into the interplay between colonial influences and indigenous practices, illustrating how Sufi teachings adapted and thrived in a changing socio-political landscape.