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A Short History of Aurangzib 1618-1707
Publisher:
Manohar
| Author:
Sir Jadunath Sarkar
| Language:
English
| Format:
Hardback
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Manohar
Author:
Sir Jadunath Sarkar
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This book is an abridged version of the five-volume History of Aurangzib and covers mainly the political and a brief economic history of the reign of the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzib, the most controversial figure in Indian?history. The book starts with his initial years and his first Deccan campaign. It discusses the fratricidal wars, followed by his coronation and the conÂfinement of his father Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor. It further deals with the emergence of Shivaji, his attitude towards his Hindu subjects, and his campaigns in the frontier regions (Afghanistan and Assam). It describes the history of Aurangzib’s longest struggle with the Maratha chiefs in much greater detail and deals with the eclipse of the Adil Shahi and Qutb Shahi Sultanates. The author ends with the last days of the Mughal emperor. Besides that, it covers Aurangzib’s economic and administrative measures, along with a description of his personality?and?the?impact?of?his?reign.
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This book is an abridged version of the five-volume History of Aurangzib and covers mainly the political and a brief economic history of the reign of the sixth Mughal emperor Aurangzib, the most controversial figure in Indian?history. The book starts with his initial years and his first Deccan campaign. It discusses the fratricidal wars, followed by his coronation and the conÂfinement of his father Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor. It further deals with the emergence of Shivaji, his attitude towards his Hindu subjects, and his campaigns in the frontier regions (Afghanistan and Assam). It describes the history of Aurangzib’s longest struggle with the Maratha chiefs in much greater detail and deals with the eclipse of the Adil Shahi and Qutb Shahi Sultanates. The author ends with the last days of the Mughal emperor. Besides that, it covers Aurangzib’s economic and administrative measures, along with a description of his personality?and?the?impact?of?his?reign.
About Author
Sir Jadunath Sarkar (187-1958) was a scholar of medieval Indian history, specializing in Mughal dynasty. He studied at Presidency ColÂlege, Calcutta. He was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Calcutta UniÂversity in 1899 and knighted in 1929.
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