00000nam a22000008i 4500 20260913094807.0 260919s2014 ii 00 0 eng d 9789350183755 Mohammed Yamin Islam In Orissa: A Fascinating Socio-cultural Study / Mohammed Yamin. New Delhi Readworthy Press Corporation 2014. The history of Orissan culture is one of continuity, effusion and enrichments among different traditions and beliefs. With the entry of Islam into Orissa synthesis occurred in socio-cultural sphere. In fact, the Islamic involvement in Orissa is the account of reconciliation and cooperation between the Hindus and the Muslims.In this book, an attempt has been made to trace the advent of Islam in Orissa. Critically examined the available contemporary and later sources to comprehend the realm of syncretic social set-up, reconcile religious system and viable trade and commerce during and post-Islamic intervention in Orissa. The origin and universality of Sufism has also been highlighted. Islam--India--Orissa. Orissa (India)--Social life and customs. Orissa (India)--Religion. Orissa (India)--Commerce. RELIGION / Islam / History bisacsh