Syed Faisal
Research
In my doctoral work, I explored the commercial culture on the Coast of Karnataka, India. The thesis argues that sources of belonging like kinship mutualities, religious networks, and the state are essential to ensure trust in bazaar and market exchanges.
Themes: debt/credit, Islamic law/secular law, gift/economy community/society, law/morals bazaar/market.
Areas: South India, Indian Ocean Societies