This book provides a political history of north India under Afghan rulers in the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. Focusing on interconnections between religion and politics; it also raises questions of paramount concern to an understanding of Islam in medieval north India. The first of the three sections explores the Afghan attempts at empire-building under the leadership of Sher Shah Sur and their interface with the Mughals. Discussing the incorporation of the Rajputs in the Afghan imperial project; the second part deals with the prevalent ideals and institutions of governance. The last segment investigates the social and political role of the Sufis. The volume also questions the over-emphasis on the Sultanate and Mughal periods in Indian history writing; while projecting a dynamic view of the Afghan period. This book will be important for students and scholars of medieval Indian history as well as those interested in Islamic; religious; and cultural studies.
#5175912 in Books 2004-10-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 5.40 x .30 x 8.30l; .33 #File Name: 0195660579114 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. InterestingBy TatianaA useful book with detailed drawings and sketches; the text contains a lot of interesting facts.For those who are interested.
