Being the Other: The Muslim in India by Saeed Naqvi [Hardcover]

Being the Other: The Muslim in India by Saeed Naqvi, a blend of memoir and social critique that examines the diminishing syncretic culture of Awadh, where Hindu and Muslim traditions once flourished together. The author reflects on how British colonialism and subsequent political decisions by India’s leaders have contributed to the growing rift between Hindu and Muslim communities, turning India’s 180 million Muslims into marginalized "others." The narrative laments the loss of cultural harmony and critiques the forces of divisive politics and communal violence in contemporary India.