Muslims of Uttar Pradesh: Demographic Features and Socio-Economic Inequalities (1)

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Synopsis
This book provides a comprehensive look into the development challenges and critical socio-economic issues of the Muslim communities in Uttar Pradesh—India’s most populous state and home to one of its largest Muslim populations. Well-known for its syncretic culture, benevolent kings and nawabs, Uttar Pradesh has also been a region that has historically experienced significant religious politics and communal violence. This book moves beyond these sectoral approaches and attempts to present a holistic, detailed, and contemporary perspective on the development of Muslims in the state. It traces the complex sectarian, caste-based, occupational, and regional diversities within the Muslim population in Uttar Pradesh and investigates the intersections of identity, social stratification, and development. Drawing on detailed empirical research, the volume explores critical issues such as educational and occupational mobility, health disparities, livelihood patterns, migration, and access to financial services. It highlights the persistent inequalities faced by Muslims in the state and examines how historical and contemporary processes including sectarian divides, caste hierarchies, political marginalisation, and policy shortcomings have shaped their current realities. This book, along with its companion volume Development Challenges of Muslims in Uttar Pradesh, will be of interest to students and researchers of politics, development studies, anthropology, human geography, sociology, and minority studies. It will also be of relevance to those in development administration, civil society organizations, and the general reader interested in development and deprivation in the state or Hindu-Muslim politics.
Copyright:
2026

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
418 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781040433157
Related ISBNs:
9781040433133, 9781003661597, 9781032761596
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Amir Ullah Khan, Abdul Shaban and Venkatanarayana Motkuri
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Politics and Government
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Amir Ullah Khan
Edited by:
Abdul Shaban
Edited by:
Venkatanarayana Motkuri

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