Ulema in Politics: A Study Relating to the Political Activities of the Ulema in the South-Asian Subcontinent from 1556 to 1947

Ulema occupy a prominent position in Islamic society. The degree of their influence varied from one era to another according to the diversity of prevailing political and social conditions and the extent of their scientific horizon. Hence, great names have emerged among them in social life and political events, of which the Indian subcontinent had a great share.

From the first day that Islamic rule was established in the Indian subcontinent, some men who grew up in the schools of Islamic knowledge have been widely known. Yet, this did not prevent them, but rather motivated them, from taking valiant positions with outstanding courage towards political power and events.

This book is concerned with the role that Ulema played in the political life of the Indian subcontinent, from 1556 from the time of Sultan Akbar to 1947, the moment of establishing Pakistan.