Tanvir Ahmed is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. His work focuses on Islamic social movements, imaginaries, and philosophies of history between premodern Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. His current book project, entitled Barefoot Governors and Screaming Saints: A Cultural History of Medieval Muslim Rebellion, investigates popular uprisings against Mongol sovereigns through diverse case studies. By doing so, the book offers a retelling of Islamic history rooted in rebels’ astrological prophecies, thaumaturgical conjurations, blessed genealogies, and eye-searing miracles. Ahmed’s research has appeared in History & Theory, Afghanistan, the Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, and elsewhere. These pieces explore matters such as the gravescapes of medieval Herat, haunted revolts in early modern Kandahar, the shrines of Kabul during moments of conquest, and more. In addition to his scholarship, Ahmed's works of short fiction have been published in several forums.