The Qutb Minar in Sayyid Ahmad Khan’s Āsār us-ṣanāddīd

A significant historical insight emerges from Sayyid Ahmad Khan's 1852 work, Āsār us-ṣanāddīd, which sheds light on the Qutb Minar through the perspective of a native scholar presenting to the British-led Archaeological Society of Delhi. This contribution highlights the intersection of colonial knowledge production and indigenous expertise, revealing how local scholars like Sayyid Ahmad were recognized for their unique contributions despite Western dominance in archaeological discourse. The study examines the society's efforts to integrate native perspectives, offering a nuanced view of cultural heritage documentation during British rule. It underscores the role of such works in shaping early colonial-era scholarship on India's monuments.

Lelyveld, D. (2011). The Qutb Minar in Sayyid Ahmad Khan’s Āsār us-ṣanāddīd. Knowledge Production, Pedagogy, and Institutions in Colonial India, 147–168. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230119000_8