The sixteen year period between 1876-1892 was very crucial for the Indian Muslims. It was a period of Muslim renaissance when a new educated, enlightened Muslim leadership emerged and influenced the Muslim religion, politics and its social underpinnings. This leadership not only gave the Muslims a national identity but also created awareness among them about importance of education, employment, Muslim share in political power and legitimate representation in the legislative process. It also sought to synthesize the traditional Muslim/Madarsa education for the modern scientific western education by setting up an educational hub at Aligarh. The book narrates all the cross-currents of Muslim community in an impressive, objective manner[edit]
