Fresh waves of research on the postclassical Islamic East are reshaping the shores of South Asian and Islamic studies. Recovering from the long shadow of decline theories and narratives, the ongoing study of Muslim intellectual pursuits in the subcontinent is bringing to light a world far more dynamic than previously believed. The region appears better situated within transregional contexts, and offers unique intellectual trajectories with reverberations across a broader range of fields. This conference invites specialists to present research on Muslim intellectual history in Mughal South Asia within the following areas:

I. Philosophy, Theology, and Science
II. Rhetoric, Law, and Scripturalist Disciplines
III. Islamo-Sanskrit Engagements
IV. Socio-Intellectual History

The event will be hosted at U.C. Berkeley on October 6-7, 2023, with travel and accommodation covered for visiting participants. Abstracts must be received by June 23. Selected applicants will be notified by July 7. Each participant will have 45 minutes to present (including Q&A). The final articles will be published as a special issue or volume edited by the organizers. The submission deadline for articles is March 15, 2024.