A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GREAT MOGHULS
Bamber Gascoigne turns his attention to one of the most captivating chapters in Indian history: the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when a line of emperors of extraordinary ability held sway over the subcontinent. Known to European visitors as the Great Moghuls, these rulers commanded vast wealth and near-absolute authority, and Gascoigne brings their world to life with considerable skill. You'll find here a richly detailed portrait of how they actually lived, from their breathtaking palaces and artistic patronage to their religious convictions and scientific curiosity. The administrative structures they built were so robust that the British later borrowed heavily from them, a fact that alone makes this period worth understanding. Praised by both scholars and those who simply love travelling through history on the page, the book is generously illustrated in colour, giving visual weight to what might otherwise remain abstract grandeur. It's a work that rewards curiosity, whether you're new to Indian history or already familiar with its broad contours. Accessible without being superficial, and specific enough to satisfy serious readers, this remains a reliable and genuinely enjoyable guide to a dynasty whose influence stretched far beyond its own era.
- Author: Bamber Gascoigne
- Publisher: Robinson
- Genre: Architecture
- ISBN: 978-8129119742
- Pages: 304 pages