Review of “Hajj across Empires: Pilgrimage and Political Culture after the Mughals, 1739–1857” by Rishad Choudhury

Puntos clave

• To examine the influences of pilgrimage on political culture in the context of empires after the Mughals.
• Literature review of existing scholarship on Hajj and political dynamics.
• Analysis of historical documents from 1739 to 1857.
• Discussion of cultural exchanges among empires affected by Hajj.
• Pilgrimage served as a bridge between diverse empires during the specified period.
• Political culture was significantly shaped by the interactions facilitated by Hajj.
• The study highlights the role of Hajj in fostering cross-cultural connections.