Tag: Badruddin Tyabji

By J.S. Bandukwala  The nineteenth century saw one of the profound changes in Indian history. The centuries old Mughal empire was unwinding. The East India Company was tightening its administrative, commercial and military grip over this vast country.  For Muslims, this was a period of considerable angst.   The glory of Akbar and Shah Jahan were distant memories. Deep uncertainty prevailed over the community. In a sense it was similar to the current national phase. Lack of education  and business was  added to the gradual slipping away of power from Muslim hands. At this stage...