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“This work of Syed Ubaidur Rahman is indeed encyclopaedic. It is meticulously researched, exhaustive and is an in depth description of the lives and times of the heroes of India’s freedom struggle. This work fills a gap that has existed in the chronicles of modern Indian History and now gives to the reader an invaluable reference book in English. The author has written this book at a time when the socio political environment is in a flux and policy making vulnerable to ideological stances. This book provides a factual historical context that should put to rest many of the misgivings that exist with respect to Muslim leadership and its role in fighting against imperialism. It is also a valuable resources for all those who would like to do further research on the freedom struggle and those who wish to investigate what the nineteenth century has to offer for a complete understanding of the quintessential idea of India”.
*Amir Ullah Khan, Research Director, CDPP*

“This book is a timely contribution by Syed Ubaidur Rahman. While Muslims played myriad and diverse roles in India’s freedom movement, over the years their contribution has been obscured, particularly by efforts to re-write the history of the nation. A pressing need exists, more than ever before, to document and preserve the massive sacrifices made by Indian Muslims from the 19th century till Independence of India in 1947. This book is a response to this need and is sure to become indispensible for students of history and political science. This work is the result of rigorous research undertaken by the author for many years and will be useful to understand how Hindus and Muslims acted in unison to defeat British colonial designs and win Independence.”
*Suchetana Chattopadhyay, Professor, Department of History, Jadavpur University*