History of Medieval India

Contents: Preface. 1. Fall of the house of Timur. 2. The Muslim heritage. 3. Mahmud of Ghazni. 4. Age of Afghan rule. 5. The Rajput empire. 6. Muhammad Ghori. 7. The Khaljis, 1290-1320. 8. Tughluqs\' dynasty, 1320-1413. 9. Babur, 1483-1530. 10. Humayun, 1530-1556. 11. Akbar the Great, 1556-1605. 12. Jahangir, 1605-1627. 13. Shah Jahan, 1627-1658. 14. Aurangzeb, 1658-1707. 15. Decline of Mughal empire. Index.

"It is a comprehensive survey of events having historic links with the medieval era. The period indeed covers the significant events of a few centuries which depict several administrative changes, conquests, revenue system, art, painting, gardens, architecture etc. This era could be called the expansion of the empire, rivalry and friendship with several Hindu rulers, like Maharana Pratap and Shivaji. The period also gives us a significant glimpse of several personalities who happened to achieve remarkable away.

The volume will be useful for teachers, researchers, scholars and students in Indian sub continent and abroad." (jacket)