Rationalizing the phenomenon of converting Hindu temples into mosques

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Rationalizing the phenomenon of converting Hindu temples into mosques

In this paper, some aspects of the phenomenon of reclaiming and converting Hindu temples into mosques, following the arrival of Islam and Muslims to the Indian shores, are discussed. The underlying reasons for the phenomenon which were not only of expedient socio-economic and political, but also of...

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Main Author:	Omer, Spahic
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IIUM, KIRKHS 2016
Subjects:	BL Religion
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/55920/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/55920/1/2017%20Islam%20in%20Asia.pdf

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