Routledge Indian Sufism since the 17th Century - History Book

Explore the complex history of Islamic sainthood through this detailed study of the Muslim Deccan. Instead of viewing Sufism as a practice isolated from society, this book examines how mystical traditions functioned within a busy, cosmopolitan Indian landscape. It connects the spiritual world to the realities of migrants, soldiers, writers, and princes. By focusing on the shrines of four specific Sufi saints in the Deccan region, the text traces how these sites changed during the rule of the Mughals. This work places Indian Islamic traditions directly into their cultural and political settings, providing a clear look at how religion and empire interacted. It is an essential resource for readers interested in the history of Asia, Indian social structures, and the evolution of Sufi practices from the seventeenth century onward.