Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
WHAT BIRMINGHAM TAUGHT MUSLIM INDIA. (cover story) |
| Authors: |
Green, Nile |
| Source: |
History Today; Sep2025, Vol. 75 Issue 9, p28-39, 12p |
| Subject Terms: |
SOUTH Asians, INDIAN Muslims, INDIAN women (Asians), MILITARY supplies, BRITISH kings & rulers, HANDICRAFT, CALLIGRAPHY |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the historical connections between Birmingham's industrial development and the Muslim community in India, highlighting the city's significance as a destination for Muslim rulers and elites during the 19th century. It details how industrialists Matthew Boulton and James Watt contributed to this relationship by minting coins for the East India Company and attracting Indian visitors who documented their experiences in travelogues. The article also discusses the impact of Birmingham's manufacturing innovations on Muslim societies, including the introduction of steam engines and printing presses, and how these technologies influenced cultural and economic practices in India. Additionally, it notes the lasting legacy of these interactions, as Birmingham now hosts one of Europe's largest Muslim populations, predominantly of Indo-Pakistani descent. [Extracted from the article] |
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