This book deals with the famous centres of Islamic learning in India. The author has not only dealt in depth the architectural designs of these famous centres of Islamic learning but has also given details about their foundation and the subjects taught. These institutions and the place they hold the world over with their contribution to Islamic learning are explained at length. Thus in a way the book deals indirectly with India’s contribution to Islamic learning in the world. The author Ziauddin Desai is a former Director (Epigraphy) in the Archaeological Survey of India.