India Under Muslim Rule (Classic Reprint)

S. C. Basu

ISBN 10: 1333999208 / ISBN 13: 9781333999209

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. A journey through the Mughal dynasty and the compelling story of the Hindu renaissance, this book offers a glimpse of the region beginning with Akbar's reign in 1556 until the crumbling of the empire in 1707. Spanning the tenures of Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb, the author examines the policies and events that marked this tumultuous era. Through a meticulous exploration of primary sources, the book highlights the rise of Sikhism and the Maratha Empire while shedding light on the brutalities and oppression endured by the Hindu population. The author's meticulous research illuminates the intricate relationship between the Mughal rulers and their Hindu subjects, exploring religious persecution, revolts, and the resilience of the Hindu spirit. By contextualizing this era within the broader history of India, the author offers a profound understanding of the factors that shaped the Indian subcontinent and its legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: India Under Muslim Rule (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333999208
• ISBN 13: 9781333999209
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of Asia

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Synopsis

Explore a sweeping history of medieval India through the clashes and encounters between Hindu powers and Muslim conquerors. This edition presents a focused look at the Turkish invasions, the rise and reach of Ghazni and Ghuri rule, and the long, often brutal, interaction with Hindu kingdoms and later Mughal governance.

Drawing on contemporary and later sources, the book traces key campaigns, temple desecrations, slave trades, and shifting alliances. It also highlights the rise of resilient Hindu polities, the shaping of imperial policies, and the complex quest for power, autonomy, and cultural survival across centuries.

• Illustrates major campaigns and their impact on cities, temples, and populations.


• Discusses policy changes and conflicts under successive rulers, including Akbar, Jehangir, and Aurangzeb.


• Recounts the rise of Marathas and their military actions in the Deccan and beyond.

Ideal for readers seeking a concise, contextual portrait of a pivotal era in Indian history.