Arabic and Sindhi manuscript collections in Sindh, Pakistan
Resources and perspectives from the Indian Ocean
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12732213 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sohaib Baig (0000-0002-8077-1360, University of Islamic Studies, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Publication date | 2022-05-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | History Compass (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1478-0542 • E-ISSN: 1478-0542 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/hic3.12728 |
| OpenAlex | W4280510621 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 8 |
This article presents an introduction to an array of historical sources from Sindh (in modern‐day Pakistan) in the Arabic and Sindhi languages. It highlights the sizeable number of Arabic manuscripts in Sindhi institutions and discusses some of the larger historical forces that shaped their collection in the colonial and pre‐colonial periods. In addition, it reflects on the significance these sources may hold for the field of Indian Ocean history, especially in terms of legal and intellectual history. Finally, this article lists and discusses bibliographical resources and catalogs that researchers can use to navigate major libraries and archival institutions across Karachi, Jamshoro, and interior Sindh
Ancient history · Arabic · Archaeology · Colonialism · Geography · Indian ocean · Library science · Linguistics · Computer Science · Eurasian Exchange Networks · Global Maritime and Colonial Histories · History · Islamic Studies and History · Geology · Oceanography
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |