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Jyotsna Mohan

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as a voice for angst against the british raj urdu hardly belonged to muslims alone

As a Voice for Angst Against the British Raj, Urdu Hardly Belonged to Muslims Alone

Urdu was a distinctly inclusive language in pre-independent India – uniting Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs under its umbrella.