Truschke, Audrey
Aurangzeb
- ISBN 13:
- 9781503602571
- author:
- Truschke, Audrey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.18 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King by Audrey Truschke offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most polarising figures. The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir ruled for nearly 50 years, leaving a lasting impact on the political landscape of early modern India. This book reassesses his legacy, exploring how his complex relationship with Islam was shaped by the traditions and values of his time. By evaluating Aurangzeb according to his own era's standards, Truschke paints a nuanced picture of a ruler whose influence continues to be felt in India and Pakistan today.
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