| Akbar Contributor(s): Wink, Andre (Author) |
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ISBN: 1851686053 ISBN-13: 9781851686056 Publisher: Oneworld Academic OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: Widely regarded as the greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar (1542-1603) was a formidable military tactician and popular demagogue. Ascending to the throne at the age of thirteen, he ruled for half a century, expanded the Mughal empire, and left behind a legacy to rival his infamous ancestor Chinggis Khan. This lucid biography provides glimpses into Akbar's daily life and highlights his contribution to new methods of imperial control. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - General - History | Asia - India & South Asia |
| Dewey: 954 |
| Series: Makers of the Muslim World |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.55 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar (1542-1603) was a formidable military tactician and popular demagogue. Ascending to the throne at the age of thirteen, he ruled for half a century, expanded the Mughal empire, and left behind a legacy to rival his infamous ancestors Chinggis Khan and Timur. Renowned for his attempts to integrate the diverse religious heritage of India, he was a true polymath who although illiterate was widely active in a number of intellectual pursuits. In this fascinating biography, Andre Wink provides glimpses into Akbar's daily life and highlights his contribution to new methods of imperial control, surveillance and record-keeping. Contrasting his reign with those of his nomadic Mongol ancestors, this lucid study is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of India and South Asia. |