’Slaves of Sultans’ book by Alan Machado Prabhu ceremoniously released

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’Slaves of Sultans’ book by Alan Machado Prabhu ceremoniously released

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Mangaluru, Aug 15, 2015 :  On the eve of the 69th Indian Independence Day, a cross section of  the intelligentsia of Mangaluru gathered to applause the ceremonious release of  the lonf awaited third book ’slaves of Sultans’ by well known author Alan Machado Prabhu.

The  century old CASK - Catholic Association of South Kanara organised a special evening to celebrate the Independence of India at the ’Avila Block’ of St.Agnes College a premier institution of Mangaluru on  August 14. Rev. Cedrick Prakash SJ delivered the key note talk on ’Human rights’ giving an insight into current trend and responses. Dr.Olinda Pereira well known personality and social activist unwrapped the book and was felicitated on her 90 th Birthday. A high light was the distribution of CASK scholarships to students on this platform.

 

Author Alan Machado Prabhu speaking briefly about his deeply researched book said that most answers from history come from reading, thinking and observing with open minds.... factual, social food for thought. Unfortunately many of the present generation reads little. And in present times answers are the vital need. Many sections of society are facing ignominy as they are misunderstood by others and  often by them selves too. There is a need to seek answers and this book could provide much that needs to be known through generations.

Introducing the author  Dr.Willam Da Costa, a history scholar who has been a great support to author Alan in bring out the book and who was also helpful with his last book, ’Shades within Shadows’ mentioned that this book ’Slaves of Sultans’ is ’Extremely rich, extremely enlightening and critical’  it is worth reading and considering that Alan’s real profession is engineering a  hard one the book contests are soft and palatable  to the extreme. Comparing the many books on this subject in the last 150 years, this book will prove to be very different as day from night. It will prove a game changer for many who are westernized and forget and feel small about their real roots. It’s a wake up call that will penetrate deep and true.

CASK President Capt.J P Menezes, Secretary Mario Saldanha, Past President Dr.Derek Lobo, many prominent citizens,  a host of youth and well wishers were present.

A wide perception that this is a must read book is expressed by many.  The book is 400 pages plus with a dark and gold cover which is unique. For Information and copies of ’Slaves of Sultans’ and ’Shades within Shadows’  :  Contact:  atcbooks.in, +91-80-25487444;    Contact the author : alan.m...@gmail.com

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[augusto pinto]

Coincidentally a huge controversy has broken out regarding Tipu Suitan where the South Indian superstar Rajnikanth has been criticised for agreeing to play Tipu in a film that apparently seeks to project him as a hero who stood up to the British, which is probably quite true.

While the Tamil Nadu BJP    which raked up the issue is seeking to make political capital, no doubt, question about how to represent such controversial historical figures is fascinating.

I wonder what Alan would have said

Augusto

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[alan machado]

Hello Augusto

I have tried to give and believe I have given a very balanced view in the book. I hope you have had a chance to read it.

In viewing Tipu's actions, I have tried not to be influenced by today's political developments, or, on a personal note, the deportation of my ancestors. As you will note from the bibliography, I have read contemporary accounts extensively, as also modern historians' views to throw light on conditions prevailing then. Tipu lived 2 centuries ago; political, religious, social and other issues were very different then. Briefly Tipu was defending his legacy employing recognized strategies in the Indian and Indo-Muslim traditions. In defending his kingdom, he was forced to fight the English and other Indian powers who had or had not, depending on political considerations, allied with them. The concept of modern India came together only in 1947. Would fighting English aggression in the 18th century then make him a national hero? What then would it make of those regional powers who allied with the English against him? 

The English were identified as Christians in an age when religious authority had a decisive role in legitimizing political authority. Both benefited from maintaining close and intimate bonds. In attempting to legitimize his rule by employing the traditions of both Indo-Muslim rulers and others, was Tipu wrong in taking action against his Christian subjects, loyal or not, or against temples patronized by his enemies in an age when such patronage was viewed as also projecting political power?

I believe Slaves of Sultans explains much of all this. 

Alan        

[Selma C]

Dear Alan,

Congratulations on the book. I am adding it to my must buy list not because I'm interested in Tipu Sultan, who was largely responsible for the British occupation of Goa, but because of the cogent manner in which you have put forth your argument here.

Best wishes,

Selma

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[augusto pinto]

Dear Alan,

I haven't read but hope to read Slaves of Sultans carefully. I did read Saraswati's Children when I reviewed Shades within Shadows but unfortunately (or maybe fortunately-  because it means that whenever I re-read something it's as if I'm reading a book afresh) I tend to forget what I read the first time.

Anyway thanks for your point of view which I'm think I'm going to quote if I do write about Slaves of Sultans.

Cheerio

Augusto

[alan machado]

Hello Selma

Thank you, Selma. I'm sure you will enjoy it and find it provoking as well. Don't you live in the UK? Frederick should be able to get a copy across to you.

Sincerely

Alan 

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 3:16 PM, 'Selma C' via The Goa Book Club <goa-bo...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

[alan machado]

Thanks Augusto. You will find Slaves very very different from Saraswati's. It raises many more issues that are relevant today and I am sure this forum will be a good place to discuss them.

Cheers 

Alan

[Richard Fernandes]

Dear Alan

I have just managed to get hold of your book slaves of sultans through my brother who purchased it for me from Bangalore and brought it with him when he met me in Birmingham UK

I am really fascinated by your efforts and the contents of your book. 

I am also said to be a Prabhu from Kalmady in Malpe area,

Having read part of your book I already feel like taking on the offer of Ghar Vapasi and become a hindu once again

What are your thoughts and advice

You may write to at my email address marti...@gmail.com if you wish

I would also like to meet you next time when I am in Mangaluru

Regards

Dr Richard Fernandes

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11:57:36 AM UTC+1, Alan Machado wrote:

Thanks Augusto. You will find Slaves very very different from Saraswati's. It raises many more issues that are relevant today and I am sure this forum will be a good place to discuss them.

Cheers 

Alan

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 4:11 PM, augusto pinto <pint...@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Alan,

I haven't read but hope to read Slaves of Sultans carefully. I did read Saraswati's Children when I reviewed Shades within Shadows but unfortunately (or maybe fortunately-  because it means that whenever I re-read something it's as if I'm reading a book afresh) I tend to forget what I read the first time.

Anyway thanks for your point of view which I'm think I'm going to quote if I do write about Slaves of Sultans.

Cheerio

Augusto

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[alan machado]

Thank you Richard.

Am a bit surprised that my book has led you to consider ghar vapasi. 

The book makes an attempt, in part, to explain why our ancestors became Catholic. I am sure they had very good reason to do so in the political situation they found themselves in. Like most other Indians, they would have seen religious observances and rituals as just a means of placating and propitiating one of the myriad divine powers that were so worshipped through India in those times for the security and prosperity they extended. It continues today, though only a selected few are being projected by interested parties, and the many others overlooked. That vast pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses cover a wide canvas, from spirits of inanimate objects to dead persons, kuladevas, gramadevas, shaktis, vedic and puranic gods and goddesses and so on. 

Today an electrician was working at my home. He is a Kuruba  from Mandya district. He told me the name of his kuladeva, I've forgotten; his gramadeva is Beereshvara. I wonder how many Indians, apart from Kurubas, would have heard of Beereshvara. Or waghdeo of tribal Central India, or.....Yet they are all Indian gods, thousands of years older than the high gods of modern Hinduism, and all within the Hindu fold. 

The Portuguese used Catholicism as a binding and nation-building force in an age when it was common to link the religion of subjects to that of their king. India today is a secular country by its constitution. Religion has no place in evaluating Indianess. All Indians have an equal vote in electing their representatives to parliament.  

 As a Hindu, you are free to adopt your own god or goddess; they are different avenues to a divine source dispensing protection and prosperity. Do you know the kuladeva, gramadeva and the high gods of your ancestors? If not, whose ghar are you vapasing to? You may become an unwelcome guest in someone else's ghar, bereft of the status you now have.

There are many ways to look at things. I have expressed just one. So do feel free to continue this discussion.

Best wishes.  

Alan

         

On Fri, Jun 3, 2016 at 12:10 AM, Richard Fernandes <marti...@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Alan

I have just managed to get hold of your book slaves of sultans through my brother who purchased it for me from Bangalore and brought it with him when he met me in Birmingham UK

I am really fascinated by your efforts and the contents of your book. 

I am also said to be a Prabhu from Kalmady in Malpe area,

Having read part of your book I already feel like taking on the offer of Ghar Vapasi and become a hindu once again

What are your thoughts and advice

You may write to at my email address marti...@gmail.com if you wish

I would also like to meet you next time when I am in Mangaluru

Regards

Dr Richard Fernandes

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 11:57:36 AM UTC+1, Alan Machado wrote:

Thanks Augusto. You will find Slaves very very different from Saraswati's. It raises many more issues that are relevant today and I am sure this forum will be a good place to discuss them.

Cheers 

Alan

On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 4:11 PM, augusto pinto <pint...@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Alan,

I haven't read but hope to read Slaves of Sultans carefully. I did read Saraswati's Children when I reviewed Shades within Shadows but unfortunately (or maybe fortunately-  because it means that whenever I re-read something it's as if I'm reading a book afresh) I tend to forget what I read the first time.

Anyway thanks for your point of view which I'm think I'm going to quote if I do write about Slaves of Sultans.

Cheerio

Augusto

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[Jan D]

Hi, trying to get hold of the books by Alan Machado - where can I buy them online? Hunted high and low and couldn’t find them. Thanks. 

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