Imran Mulla

Imran Mulla, a journalist at Middle East Eye and historian, shares insights from his book on the Ottoman caliphate and its intriguing aftermath. He delves into the radical resurgence efforts by Indian Muslims and the opulent Nizam of Hyderabad to revive the caliphate after its 1924 abolition. Discussing cultural intersections, he highlights the significance of a 1931 royal marriage alliance and explores alternate histories where Hyderabad could have become a caliphal center. Mulla emphasizes the importance of these connections for understanding contemporary Muslim political landscapes.

Imran Mulla, a journalist at Middle East Eye and author with a history background from Cambridge, dives into the fascinating aftermath of the Ottoman caliphate's abolition in 1924. He discusses the bold attempts by Indian Muslims and the wealthy Nizam of Hyderabad to revive the caliphate. Topics include the cultural background of Abdülmecid II, the Khilafat movement's ties to anti-colonialism, and the intriguing marriage alliance intended to unite the Ottomans and Hyderabad's royal family. Mulla even speculates on what an Indian caliphate could have looked like.