Religious institutions in medieval Andhra have been little studied in depth. This book by Dr. R. Soma Reddy supplies a felt need.

 

The author deals comprehensively with the general history, organization and functionaries, finances, relations with the state and society, of religious institutions like Temple, Matha, Mosque, Khanqua, Dargah and Ashurkhana of Hindus and Muslims, during the period from 1300 to 1600, on the basis of epigraphical sources and other original records in Persian and Urdu languages. The history of these institutions as “the custodians of Indian culture and carriers of Indian heritage” will be useful not only to scholars in the field but also to general readers.

 

About the Author

Dr. Ravula Soma Reddy (b.1943) is a retired Professor of History from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He was former Head (1991-93), Chairman, Board of Studies (1993-95) and also Co-ordinator, (1994-2003) DRS/SAP, Department of History, Osmania University. He has long teaching and research career. He has a number of research papers to his credit and has written and edited several books on history. He is the author of Hindu and Muslim Religious Institutions Andhra Desa 1300-1600. He was a member of Indian Historical Records Commission, New Delhi and Archival Advisory Board, National Archives, Government of India, New Delhi.

 

He was the President of the Medieval Section of Andhra History Congress Section of Andhra History Congress (1994) and also President of the Socio-economic Section of South Indian History Congress (2001).