RT Book
T1 Muslims under Sikh rule in the nineteenth century: Maharaja Ranjit Singh and religious tolerance
T2 Library of Islamic South Asia
A1 Yasmin, Robina
LA English
PP London England
PB I. B. Tauris
YR 2022
ED First edition
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1796989193
AB "Though the history of Sikh-Muslim relations is fraught with conflict, this book examines how the policies of Sikh rulers attempted to avoid religious bigotry and prejudice at a time when Muslims were treated as third-class citizens. Focusing on the socio-economic, political and religious condition of Muslims under Sikh rule in the Punjab during the 19th century, this book demonstrates that Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his successors took a secular approach towards their subjects. Using various archival sources, including the Fakir Khana Family archives and the Punjab Archives, the author argues citizens had freedom to practice their religion, with equal access to employment, education and justice"--
NO Includes bibliographical references
CN DS485.P87
SN 9780755640355
SN 9780755640348
SN 9780755640362
K1 Ranjit Singh : Maharaja of the Punjab : 1780-1839
K1 Muslims : India : Punjab
K1 Religious Tolerance : India : Punjab
K1 Religious Tolerance : Sikhism
K1 Religious Tolerance : Islam
K1 Electronic books
K1 Sikhism
K1 Islamic Studies
K1 Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900
K1 Asian History
DO 10.5040/9780755640355