Excavation of Truth : Unsung Heroes of 1857 War of Independence: Role of Muslims--Fanatical or Nationalist at the 150 Anniversary of Martyrdom of "Mujahidin-e-Azadi"

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction and main objective of the book. 2. Peer Ali Khan, his background and how he came in contact of Mir Abdullah the richest banker of Azeemabad/Patna. 3. The background of Mir Abdullah and his sons and Peer Ali's grooming in his house. 4. Peer Ali Khan and his association with Saiyed Lootf Ali Khan the youngest son of Mir Abdullah and other associates and their involvement in the 1857 revolt in Patna division and the activities of William Taylor, the Commissioner of Patna division his repressive actions and his removal as commissioner. The atrocities by Britishers. 5. The narrative by T.R.E. Holmes and G.B. Mallesons. 6. The conditions prevalent in Patna division during 1845-57 as narrated by those who were present in Patna at that time and the corruption prevalent among the East India Company employees. 7. Peer Ali Khan, Teepu Sultan their bold posture for nationalism undermined malafidely. 8. Maulana Fazle Haque Khairabadi and his narration of the events of 1857 Karl Marx and his narration of events of 1587. 9. The arrival of Muslims in India right from 837 AD and through Moghal period. Role of Akbar and Jehangir in crushing the Afghan and Turk settlers in India and efforts of Teepu Sultan to unite all the Rajas and Nawabs against Britishers. 10. The Jehad-e-Azaadi by Saiyed Ahmad Shaheed and Wahabee movement as described by various historians and the role of Muslims. 11. The capture of secret letter from Danapore Cantonment Taylor's action to arrest the Wahabee leaders. The silence of Kunwar Singh and his friendly relations with Taylor who wanted to help Kunwar Singh financially. 12. The Peer Ali Khan had to prepone his programme as the actions of his associates and his involvement was got exposed due to the premature arrest of Waris Ali and capture of two secret letters. 13. Reasons for failure of the 1857 revolt and role of Sir Saiyed Ahmad Khan and his loyalty of Britishers. 14. The role of Nana Rao, Maharani Lakshmi Bai, Tantia Tope and their ultimate end. Bibliography. Index.