‘Making of a Qasba: The Story of Amroha’ by Inam Abidi Amrohvi is a concise historical account of Amroha without missing out on any important aspect. It talks about the city’s origin, its role in the uprising of 1857, support to Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement, and short biographies of 10 prominent people from the Qasba.

‘The Story of Amroha’ is also a tribute to the spirit of Amroha, embodied so well by the Sufis who inhabited this land. It has shown that spirituality transcends religious boundaries and can create a syncretic culture based on mutual respect and bonding.

The book researched over a period of three years would especially appeal to the young readers. The chapters are short yet retain all relevant information about specific aspects of Amroha’s journey.