The Ismaili community, which arrived in Mozambique between 1890 and 1920, is part of the history of the long presence of Indians in Mozambique and East Africa (Khouri and Leite 2008) but nonetheless presents distinctive features. On the one hand, the Ismailis arrived at a crucial period of Portuguese colonialism, namely that of the effective occupation of the territory. On the other hand, practically the entire community left Mozambique to settle in Portugal between 1973 and 1976 following a decision taken in 1972. The aim of this article is to analyse both the arrival and the departure of the Ismailis but with greater emphasis on their departure as it is the least well known and most controversial aspect.
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Khoja Ismaili colonial Mozambique globalization Nicole Khouri
Earlier related: History of the Ismailis of Mozambique
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