This book offers a clear, historically grounded account of the
Muslim presence in India, showing that Muslims have been
integral to the subcontinent for over 1,300 years. From early
Arab traders and Sufi saints to the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal
Empire, and the anti-colonial struggle, Muslims shaped India’s
culture, politics, architecture, education, and intellectual life.
The book dismantles the myth of Muslims as “outsiders” by
highlighting their deep civilizational contributions and their
role in building India’s pluralistic heritage.
 
The book also examines the growing marginalization of
Muslims in contemporary India, especially under rising Hindu
nationalism. It details how laws such as the CAA-NRC, the
revocation of Article 370, Islamophobic media narratives,
mob violence, and state policies have created structural
discrimination. Through case studies like the Gujarat 2002
violence and the Delhi 2020 riots, it shows how exclusion is
becoming institutionalized. Yet, the book also highlights the
resilience and resistance of Indian Muslims from Shaheen Bagh
to student activism, arguing that their struggle is central to
protecting India’s democratic and secular future