Muslim Civilization in India / S. M. Ikram; Ainslie T. Embree
1964. New York, NY : Columbia University Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Previous owner's signature. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #443682
Contents: Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Part One: The Early Invasions and the Delhi Sultanate, 712-1526 -- Chronology and Dynasties -- I. The Impact of the Arabs -- II. The Heritage of Ghazni and Bukhara -- III. The Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate -- IV. Consolidation of Muslim Rule in the North -- V. Expansion in the South: The Khaljis and the Tughluqs -- VI. The Disintegration of the Sultanate -- VII. The Administrative System of the Sultanate -- VIII. Society and Culture under the Sultanate -- IX. The Interaction of Islam and Hinduism -- Part Two: The Mughal Period, 1526-1858 -- Chronology and Dynasties, 1526-1858 -- X. The Establishment of the Mughal Empire -- XI. The Age of Akbar -- XII. Religion at Akbar's Court -- XIII. The Orthodox Reaction -- XIV. The Age of Splendor -- XV. Aurangzeb -- VI. Mughal Administration -- XVII. Economic and Social Developments under the Mughals -- XVIII. The Mughals and the Arts -- XIX. A Century of Political Decline: 1707-1803 -- XX. The Beginning of a New Era: 1803-1857 -- XXI. Conclusion -- Glossary and Suggested Readings -- Glossary -- Suggested Readings -- Index. Subjects: HISTORY / Asia / India & South Asia. India - Civilization - Arab influences. Muslims India History.
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