Secularism, Islam and Education in India, 1830–1910

Robert Ivermee has published research articles on Muslim law in later nineteenth century Punjab (Modern Asian Studies), Islamic education and colonial secularism (South Asian History and Culture) and the Muslim in British colonial discourse (Nineteenth Century Contexts). He is based at SOAS, University of London.

• Introduction: Secularism Considered; Chapter 1 Secular Education and Religious Identity; Chapter 2 Education, Religion and State in Ireland and India; Chapter 3 The Calcutta Madrasa and Muslim Education in Bengal; Chapter 4 Religious Education and State Withdrawal in the Punjab; Chapter 5 The Campaign for a Muslim University; conclusion Conclusion: Secularism Contested;