num_pages: 182
description: The heroic struggles organized by the society against colonial invaders, the love and amity maintained by the community in a multi-cultural society and their adaptation to the indigenous culture are vividly described in the work. As a vibrant society, the Mappila Muslims had left behind a glowing history which has contributed to a large extend to the development of Indian culture, particularly that of South India. The author has prolifically utilized regional sources in Arabic and in the local dialect along with the official documents, for his studies. The thesis propounded in this book is based on the papers presented in various seminars and the essays published by the author in different journals.The author, Dr.Hussain Randathani, born at Marakkara village in the Mappila heartland of Kerala (INDIA) in 1958, was educated at Farook college, Calicut and Aligarh Muslim University. He was awarded Ph.D by the University of Calicut for his thesis on the Mappila Muslim Society of nineteenth century.
language: English
title: Mappila Muslims : A Study On Society And Anti Colonial Struggles
publisher: Other Books