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Aurangzeb 'Alamgir and the Mughal Empire: A History Retold
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Faruqui, Munis D.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Aurangzeb, Emperor of Hindustan, 1618-1707.
- Aurangzeb.
- Mughal Empire--Kings and rulers.
- Mughal Empire.
- Mughal Empire--History.
- India--History--1526-1765.
- India.
- Genre:
- Biographies
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge University Press
- Summary:
- "This remarkable new history cuts through the many myths that have obscured the extraordinary life-story of Emperor Aurangzeb 'Alamgir (r. 1658-1707). Contesting simplistic narratives, Faruqui presents a richly researched and deeply nuanced picture of the emperor, the role of the imperial harem and eunuchate and the nature of Mughal sovereignty"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- The making of a king
- The limits of a king
- Harem Raj
- All the emperor's eunuchs
- End of days
- Memorializing 'Alamgir.
- ISBN:
- 1-009-68338-1
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