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Akbar Makers of the Muslim World Description
The
greatest
of
the
Mughal
emperors,
Jalal
ad-Din
Akbar
(1542-1603)
was
a
formidable
military
tactician
and
popular
demagogue.
Ascending
to
the
throne
at
the
age
of
thirteen,
he
ruled
for
half
a
century,
expanded
the
Mughal
empire,
and
left
behind
a
legacy
to
rival
his
infamous
ancestors
Chinggis
Khan
and
Timur.
Renowned
for
his
attempts
to
integrate
the
diverse
religious
heritage
of
India,
he
was
a
true
polymath
who
although
illiterate
was
widely
active
in
a
number
of
intellectual
pursuits.
In
this
fascinating
biography,
Andre
Wink
provides
glimpses
into
Akbar’s
daily
life
and
highlights
his
contribution
to
new
methods
of
imperial
control,
surveillance
and
record-keeping.
Contrasting
his
reign
with
those
of
his
nomadic
Mongol
ancestors,
this
lucid
study
is
an
essential
read
for
anyone
interested
in
the
history
of
India
and
South
Asia.
Details
| OPC | PDRX5GQ |
|---|---|
| Codes | 1851686053 (ISBN-10) |
| 9781851686056 (ISBN) |
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The greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar (1542-1603) was a formidable military tactician and popular demagogue. Ascending to the throne at the age of thirteen, he ruled for half a century, expanded the Mughal empire, and left behind a legacy to rival his infamous ancestors Chinggis Khan and Timur. Renowned for his attempts to integrate the diverse religious heritage of India, he was a true polymath who although illiterate was widely active in a number of intellectual pursuits. In this fascinating biography, Andre Wink provides glimpses into Akbar’s daily life and highlights his contribution to new methods of imperial control, surveillance and record-keeping. Contrasting his reign with those of his nomadic Mongol ancestors, this lucid study is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of India and South Asia.
Alternative names:
- ISBN Akbar book History English Hardcover 160 pages
Detailed Product Information
Features
| Language version | English |
|---|---|
| Genre | History |
| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 1/10/2008 |
| Number of pages | 160 pages |
| Written by | Andre Wink |
| Publisher | Oneworld Academic |
| International Standard Book Number (ISBN) | 9781851686056 |
| Book cover type | Hardcover |
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