Wazir Khan

A Brief Political History of Islam (Volume 3) Wazir Khan

Political system of Islam is based on three fundamental principles, namely: Tawheed (unity of God more appropriate to call Allah, meaning he only true God), Risalat (Prophethood) and Khilafat (vicegerency). The knowledge of these three fundamental principles is a prerequisite of understanding and appreciationg different aspects of Islamic Polity. This Book is Volume 3 of three volumes series and covers the era of Islamic Polity immediately after the aera of Khulufa-Er-Rashidune and consists of sixteen (16) chapters and cover the following topic and/or events: Introduction; Umayyads Rule (661-749); Abbasid Rule (749 - 1258); Abbasid Rule in Cairo (1261 - 1517); Abbasid Rule in Cairo (1261 - 1517); The Regional Dynasties; Islamic Rule in South Asia; The Mughal Empire in India [1526-1863]; Mongol Impearal Rule; Timurid Empire [1364-1526]; Coming of the West Impacting Islamic Polity; The Uttomans Empire [1301-1922]; The Safavid Empire [1501-1737]; Saud Dynasty [1745- 2011]; Muslim World of Today; Islam Vs Muslims Of Today Vs Terrorism; and Summary and Conclusions. The Book is supported by Bibliography and reference