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The Last Hindu Emperor - Prithviraj Chauhan and the Indian Past, 1200-2000 (Paperback)
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The Last Hindu Emperor - Prithviraj Chauhan and the Indian Past, 1200-2000 (Paperback)
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This fascinating new study traces traditions and memories relating
to the twelfth-century Indian ruler Prithviraj Chauhan; a Hindu
king who was defeated and overthrown during the conquest of
Northern India by Muslim armies from Afghanistan. Surveying a
wealth of narratives that span more than 800 years, Cynthia Talbot
explores the reasons why he is remembered, and by whom. In modern
times, the Chauhan king has been referred to as 'the last Hindu
emperor', because Muslim rule prevailed for centuries following his
defeat. Despite being overthrown, however, his name and story have
evolved over time into a historical symbol of India's martial
valor. The Last Hindu Emperor sheds new light on the enduring
importance of heroic histories in Indian culture and the
extraordinary ability of historical memory to transform the hero of
a clan into the hero of a community, and finally a nation.
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