Mappila Muslims

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This book examines the origins of the Muslim society. Kerala had a long tradition of trade with Arabia from prehistoric times even before Islam originated there. Arabs acted as the conduit of Kerala?s spices to Europe and the Mediterranean world. They enjoyed a monopoly of the sea trade as local Hindus stayed away from the sea on religious grounds. Kerala?s kings always held them in good humour as the sole income of the state was custom duty on spices. Locals who were affiliated to the Arabs were naturally co-opted to Islam when their masters embraced the new faith in the seventh century. Muslim warriors helped the Zamorins of Calicut in his military expeditions against the neighbours.

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Publisher

THE OTHER PRESS

Author

Dr. Hussain Randadthani

Language

English

ISBN

9788190388788