The Wonder That Was India: Volume II
S. A. A. Rizvi examines a pivotal stretch of Indian history when Islamic dynasties shaped the subcontinent's trajectory. Spanning five hundred years from the 1200s to the 1700s, this volume traces the rise and influence of Arab, Turkish, Afghan, and Mughal powers with scholarly rigour. What emerges is far more than political chronology. Rizvi weaves together social fabric, economic patterns, religious thought, and artistic achievement into something altogether richer. The result? A portrait of extraordinary cultural exchange, one whose reverberations touched the lives of countless millions. Paired with A. L. Basham's earlier companion work, these volumes form an indispensable pair for understanding India before colonial conquest. Whether you're a dedicated historian or simply curious about this transformative era, you'll find something genuinely absorbing here.
- Author: S. A. A. Rizvi
- Publisher: Picador India
- Genre: Architecture
- ISBN: 978-9389109351
- Pages: 496 pages