1) This book presents a comprehensive overview of the historical and cultural linkages between India and Iran. 2) Rich in archival sources it contains articles written by experts from India, USA, Iran and turkey. 3) This book will be of interest to departments of medieval history, Indian history, international relations, Central Asian history, Islamic studies, Iranian history, art and architecture, heritage studies, cultural studies, regional studies, and South Asian studies as well as those interested in the study of socio-cultural and religious exchanges.

Islam in India: History, Politics and Society is based on the historical and contemporary relevance of the religion and its related culture(s) in India. Besides being a major religious doctrine, Islam has been the main political ideology for many dynasties in India such as Delhi Sultanate (1206-1451); the Illbaris Turks (also known as Mamluk 1206-90); Khiljis (1290-1320); Tughlaqs (1320-1414); Sayyids (1414-51), Afghans and the Mughal Empire. Islam played a pivotal role in shaping the polity and society during the period of each dynasty. This book argues that Islam in India ought to be seen not only as a political and religious ideology of the dynasties, but also as a significant force that shaped the cultural fabric of the country. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

Regional Sufi Centres in India: Significance and Contribution sets out to explore and understand the hundreds of years old multi-religious sect of India, "Sufism," which advocates humane and global outlook for entire mankind and regards humanity as a brotherhood. Sufism came to India from its Arabic Turkic and Persian homes, instead of remaining confined to palaces and mosques. It spread out to all over India establishing regional Centres and Dargahs often known by the surnames of the families which sustained it, like Khanqah-e-Niazia, in Bareilly (UP), Khanqah Gesu Daraz in Gulbarga, and Firdausi in Bihar. The authors of this volume discuss some of the regional Sufi Centres in India and their contribution in the social emancipation of the society. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

Sufism in India and Central Asia is an attempt to put into perspective the relevance of Sufism - the concept and teaching, and to provide a realistic assessment of its role in India and Central Asia. The people of these regions with different ethnic backgrounds, cultures and languages have been intermingling for many centuries, as seen in the cross-current exchanges of religious ideas and belief. The word Sufism, popularly known as mysticism is most likely derived from the Arabic word suf (meaning "wool"), more specifically it means "the person wearing ascetic woollen garments." Sufism is deeply rooted in Islam and its development began in the late 7th and 8th centuries. The present volume is an attempt to look for answers to questions in relation to Sufism in India and Central Asia and to evaluate its relevance in the contemporary period. A group of distinguished scholars from India and Central Asia have contributed papers to this volume. This volume will be useful to students and researchers working on social and cultural aspects of India and Central Asia.

1) This book presents a comprehensive overview of the historical and cultural linkages between India and Iran. 2) Rich in archival sources it contains articles written by experts from India, USA, Iran and turkey. 3) This book will be of interest to departments of medieval history, Indian history, international relations, Central Asian history, Islamic studies, Iranian history, art and architecture, heritage studies, cultural studies, regional studies, and South Asian studies as well as those interested in the study of socio-cultural and religious exchanges.

This book of English Grammar is the anthology of numerous questions, queries and linguistic problems asked by the teachers of English, formal students of English and general English learners all over the world. These questions, queries and linguistic problems have been discussed and answered by the English Grammarians. This book is different from other books on English Grammar available at the book markets for several reasons: 1. It is not only a theoretical description of the rules of English Grammar but it consists of the practical usage of academic English as well as the Language used practically in various walks life. 2. Every rule of English Grammar is thoroughly illustrated. 3. Every rule is clearly analyzed from different angles according to the current usage. 4. This book is a comprehensive study of almost every aspect of English Grammar.

Due to globalization, in the worldwide market position of the 21st century, the pace of change in business practice is faster than ever before. In recent past, most of the multinational organizations are focusing on geographical diversification and expanding their business all over the world. Geographical diversification is a policy employed by large companies of locating their procedures in different areas in order to decrease company and operational menace. The current research focuses on how geographical diversification is linked with business growth. For this analysis research is focus on HSBC bank. By employing survey technique, data are gathered from 100 employees of HSBC through personally administrated questionnaire. After analyzing the data results shows that geographical diversification is important for business growth and expansion because if organizations can operate across a vast range of continents they will be able to reach more people to sell their products to. There is a more chance to diversify the products and bring innovation in the product. The study concludes that geographical diversification is one of the key reasons for continuous business growth of HSBC.

Among the fodder crops, Forage Sorghum has a critical role because its characteristics are suitable for the climate of Pakistan. Breeding programmes involving the selection of better accessions depend upon the available and potential variability in the genetic makeup. However, when the information on genetic correlation among green fodder yield and its components is available, the crucial task of screening the genetic material becomes easy. The present studies were undertaken to evolve an efficient selection benchmark to facilitate the future potential breeding programmes and to select the lines on the basis of possession of traits having high contribution to yield.

Semiconductor clusters have one extraordinarily important property that on doping and on changes in size, their properties change appreciably and in a controllable way. Current research into semiconductor clusters is focused on the properties of thin films having nanometre range grain size. The wide range of optical and electrical properties of II-VI group compounds make them an important class of materials and competing candidates for silicon and other semiconductor materials in photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. In this monograph, the structural, spectroscopic and optoelectronic properties of Cadmium Sulfide, Cadmium Telluride and Zinc Oxide thin films are studied in detail. The effects of substrate and grain size on structural and optical properties of these materials are also discussed. Moreover, the synthesis of CdS nanoparticles and fabrication of ZnO thin films by the sol-gel methods and their spectroscopic characterization are described. The ab-initio DFT calculations are carried for the computations of the DOS and band structures of the CdS hexagonal wurtzite, CdTe zinc blende and ZnO hexagonal wurtzite. Effect of Cd dopping in ZnO is also studied theoretically.

Shorttitle: Part one of the book covers the design of ELT materials and methods in the light of various ELT approaches. Part two looks into the possibilities of teaching the language skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing, and integrated skills) separately as well as integrally. Part three of the book examines different classroom methods such as; group-work and pair-work, individualization, self-access and learner training, observing the language classroom, and role of the teacher.

My sole aim of writing this book is to discuss as to how I found the five pillars of education functioning, as I have entitled the book, and how we can improve every one of them. I have discussed critically each pillar of education from different angles to point out the drawbacks in it and how to bring about reformations therein. With this purpose in mind, I have touched some flawed aspects in the education system with a bitter tone but the aim behind this is never ever my personal prejudices because I, being a teacher, also belong to this profession.