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The Parsis of India examines a much-neglected area of Asian Studies. The book traces key points in the development of Parsi history, and accounts for the Parsis` ability to preserve, maintain and construct district identity amidst historical change. The book amply details the Parsis` evolution from an insular minority group to a modern community of pluralistic outlook, and the significant role the Parsis played in the commercial, educational, and civic development of colonial Bombay City.