The Pirs of Sind, 1843-1947
Hardback
Publication Date: 31/01/1992
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 overall success of the political system depended on the willingness of the elite to participate and Dr. Ansari argues that it did indeed work in Sind. This enabled the British to govern while allowing the pirs to adapt to colonial rule, and later independence, without serious damage to their interests.
- ISBN:
- 9780521405300
- 9780521405300
- Category:
- Asian history
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 31-01-1992
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions (mm):
- 238x159x21mm
- Weight:
- 0.44kg
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