Sufi Saints and State Power: The Pirs of Sind, 1843-1947

by Sarah F.D. Ansari

Book Overview

In this book, Dr Sarah Ansari examines the system of political control constructed by the British in Sind between 1843 and 1947. In particular, she explores the part of the local Muslim elite, the pirs or hereditary sufi saints. 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521522986
• ISBN13: 9780521522984
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"