Raẕākārs

Muslim faction

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history of Hyderābād

  • Charminar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    In Hyderabad: History

    …in 1947, violence by the Razakars—a Muslim militia—against Hindu communities drew the attention of the Indian government. In September 1948 the Indian army intervened, invading Hyderabad and easily routing the nizam’s forces. Although loss of life during the military operation was minor, it was followed by an outburst of looting…

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