The Status of Muslim Women in Medieval India

by Sudha Sharma

This book examines the economic, cultural, political and social positions of Muslim women in medieval India. It explores the changes that took place with the advent of Arabs, Turks, Mongols, Tartars, Afghans and Persians whose customs and traditions influenced the existing Islamic society. Though Islam improved the position of women by instituting many reforms, the Islamic religious texts laid down the minutest code of conduct for women, the slightest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9351505669
• ISBN13: 9789351505662
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"