People of African descent have lived in Pakistan for the past three centuries. Until this book, the history of this community, known as the Sheedis, has been unexplored. The objective of the research is to introduce to Western audiences the fascinating history of Hosh Mohammed, a Sheedi army commander who fought valiantly against the British in the Battle of Dabbo. It also discusses the retention of African culture and heritage, and the techniques used by the Sheedis to assert their unique identity. While most scholarship in the recent years has mainly focused on India, this book ...
People of African descent have lived in Pakistan for the past three centuries. Until this book, the history of this community, known as the Sheedis,...