Shahzad Bashir | Books

“Shahzad Bashir’s work is consistently insightful and meticulously researched. His books offer a fresh, critical perspective on Islamic history, Sufism, and historical representation. A must-read for anyone interested in nuanced, scholarly approaches to religion and visual culture in the Persianate world.”

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In a move towards contemporary anthropology and political history, Bashir co-edited this volume with Robert D. Crews, published by Harvard University Press. The book provides a ground-level view of life in the rugged tribal regions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, an area that has become synonymous with global geopolitics and military intervention. This collection moves beyond the headlines to explore the social, economic, and religious dynamics that shape the everyday lives of the people who inhabit this critical region. In a move towards contemporary anthropology and political