The Wonder That Was India: Volume Ii
Author: S.A.A. Rizvi (Saiyid Athar Abbas Rizvi)
ISBN: 9789389109351
Price: Rs. 599.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
SAA Rizvis The Wonder that was IndiaVolume II is a groundbreaking enquiry into the history of India during the period of Islamic political dominance in the subcontinent. Through meticulous research and painstaking study, Rizvi pieces together a comprehensive account of the five hundred years between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries, detailing the political histories of the Arabs, Turks, Afghans and Mughals. From his exploration of the social and economic conditions, the state, religion and the fine arts, a vibrant picture emerges of a massive and fertile exchange that would influence the destiny of more than billion people. This volume, along with AL Bashams classic The Wonder that was India, offers an extensive and engrossing view of the pre-colonial history of India. It is equally for the serious student and the interested reader.
Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: English, 440 pages. Reference ISBN: 9789389109351.
About the Author
Dr. S.A.A. Rizvi was a world authority on medieval Indian history and Islamic culture, author of landmark scholarly studies on Sufism in India.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Students & Academic Researchers
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9789389109351
- Publisher
- Rupa Publications India / Picador
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What is this book about?
SAA Rizvis The Wonder that was IndiaVolume II is a groundbreaking enquiry into the history of India during the period of Islamic political dominance in the subcontinent. Through meticulous research and painstaking study, Rizvi pieces together a comprehensive account of the five hundred years...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the depth and clarity it brings to a crucial five centuries of Indian history. Rizvi doesn’t just list events—you see how politics, religion, art, and everyday life intertwined under Islamic rule. Written with scholarly rigour yet highly readable, it rewards serious study while still engaging your curiosity. It’s the perfect companion if you want to truly understand pre-colonial India beyond dates and dynasties.
- Published by Rupa Publications India / Picador.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 440.
Catalog Description
SAA Rizvis The Wonder that was IndiaVolume II is a groundbreaking enquiry into the history of India during the period of Islamic political dominance in the subcontinent. Through meticulous research and painstaking study, Rizvi pieces together a comprehensive account of the five hundred years between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries, detailing the political histories of the Arabs, Turks, Afghans and Mughals. From his exploration of the social and economic conditions, the state, religion and the fine arts, a vibrant picture emerges of a massive and fertile exchange that would influence the destiny of more than billion people. This volume, along with AL Bashams classic The Wonder that...
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