by Eric L Beverley | Jul 1, 2022 | Identity and Belonging in the Deccan
Afterword: Who does the Deccan belong to? On September 17, 1948, more than a year after India became independent, the Hyderabad–Deccan state was integrated into the new Indian nation-state ruled from Delhi. This event, celebrated by some as “liberation,” set in motion...
by Mohammed Ayub Khan | Jul 1, 2022 | Identity and Belonging in the Deccan
Rabindranath Tagore’s visit to Hyderabad: When poetry triumphed over politics The September 17th anniversary of the ‘Police Action’, which led to the integration of the princely state of Hyderabad in 1948, has become increasingly contentious with selective use of...
by Khatija Khader | Jul 1, 2022 | Identity and Belonging in the Deccan
Hyderabad’s distinct Chaush community has roots in Yemen At a time when Muslims in India are constantly asked to display their nationalism and explain their choices of food, love and profession, it is important to remember that identity is not a monolith. It is...
by Amy Phua | Jul 1, 2022 | Identity and Belonging in the Deccan
How the Dakhni language defines cultural intimacy and regional belonging In mid-2019, I embarked on a month-long language homestay program in Jaipur to train myself in spoken and written Hindi. After which, I confidently journeyed to Hyderabad to commence my fieldwork...
by Sarah Waheed | Jul 1, 2022 | Identity and Belonging in the Deccan
Chand Bibi, a queen from the multi-ethnic medieval Deccan Where in the historical record and in historical consciousness does Chand Bibi (1550-1600) – the queen regent of Bijapur and Ahmadnagar – belong? Chand Bibi Sultan is well-known in India for valiantly defending...
by Santhosh Sakhinala | Jul 1, 2022 | Identity and Belonging in the Deccan
Becoming a Deccani artist: Tracing the history of Hyderabad’s School of Art and Crafts In the 1930s and 40s, debates on education across India focused on designing job and industry-oriented technical and vocational training. Against this backdrop, Hyderabad nurtured a...
