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Shared Heritage: Exploring Connections Between South and West Asia"

 


The West Asian sambusak, a savory pastry with a distinctive golden-brown looks is the South Asian samosa's international twin in the field of food pleasures. A memorial to their shared, global cultural heritage is found behind their crisp exteriors, where there is an explosion of flavors. This link between the samosa and the sambusak is just a small part of the rich tapestry that connects South Asian and West Asian cultures; this heritage is anchored not only in the food but also in the stories, music, and history that unite them.

"Sovereigns of the Sea: Omani Ambition in the Age of Empire," written by Seema Alavi, reveals the connections between South Asia, West Asia, and East Africa by engaging readers in the lives of five Omani sultans. Alavi reveals the complex ties between communities that have shaped these areas over many years, going beyond politics, economics, and colonialism. This story encourages us to think critically about the traditional idea of nation-states and to investigate the many layers of our common past.

The book challenges Eurocentric historical narratives with a focus on Oman's ongoing bond with the sea and its presentation of the sultans as active political figures. Alavi skillfully navigates through difficult subjects, such as the legacy of slavery, showing the complexities of this traumatic past. This book reveals Oman's significance on the international scene and reminds us of our shared heritage, where cultural similarities cross boundaries much like the culinary delights of samosas and sambusak. It also discusses Oman's role in modern diplomacy and its changing society that has been enriched by South Asian contributions.

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