Prelude to Partition: The Indian Muslims and the Imperial System of Control, 1920-1932

Does Question The Role Of Religion In The Formation Of The State, But Provides A Structural Explanation Of Muslim Politics During 1920-32 To Complement The Existing Ideological Explanations - Particularly Examines Muslim Politics And The Role Of Imperial Policy. 4 Chapters Apart From Introduction And Conclusion. Montford Reforms - Growth Of Communalism And The Polarization Of Politics - Emergence Of Punjabi Dominance - Muslim Conference And Reforms - Conclusion - Glossary - Bibliography - Index - 3 Maps.