The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir is one of the most hated men
in Indian history. Widely reviled as a religious fanatic who sought
to violently oppress Hindus, he is even blamed by some for setting
into motion conflicts that would result in the creation of a
separate Muslim state in South Asia. In her lively overview of his
life and influence, Audrey Truschke offers a clear-eyed perspective
on the public debate over Aurangzeb and makes the case for why his
often-maligned legacy deserves to be reassessed. Aurangzeb was
arguably the most powerful and wealthiest ruler of his day. His
nearly 50-year reign (1658–1707) had a profound influence on the
political landscape of early modern India, and his legacy—real
and imagined—continues to loom large in India and Pakistan today.
Truschke evaluates Aurangzeb not by modern standards but according
to the traditions and values of his own time, painting a picture of
Aurangzeb as a complex figure whose relationship to Islam was
dynamic, strategic, and sometimes contradictory. This book invites
students of South Asian history and religion into the world of the
Mughal Empire, framing the contemporary debate on Aurangzeb's
impact and legacy in accessible and engaging terms.
General
Imprint: |
Stanford University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2017 |
Authors: |
Audrey Truschke
|
Dimensions: |
134 x 211 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
136 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5036-0203-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5036-0203-6 |
Barcode: |
9781503602038 |
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