Discover the rise of Mahomedan power in India through the action and politics of the Deccan kingdoms.
This volume traces rulers, wars, and shifting alliances up to 1612.
This is a sweeping, narrative history that blends political intrigue with military clashes. It follows the dynasties, court factions, and key figures who shaped the Deccan from late medieval times into the early modern era, including interactions with the Portuguese and other powers.
- Engaging portraits of kings, ministers, and regents who steered major states such as Beejapoor and Ahmudnuggur.
- Detailed accounts of battles, sieges, and shifting alliances that determined control of southern India.
- Context on administrative changes, religious affiliations, and court politics of the era.
- Connections to broader regional and European interests that influenced the Deccan world.
Ideal for readers who enjoy fortified cities, imperial politics, and long arc histories of South Asia.