Aurangzeb: The Life and Legacy of India's Most Controversial King

by Audrey Truschke

Book Overview

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir is one of the most hated men in Indian history. Widely reviled as a religious fanatic who sought to violently oppress Hindus, he is even blamed by some for setting into motion conflicts that would result in the creation of a separate Muslim state in South Asia. In her lively overview of his life and influence, Audrey Truschke offers a clear-eyed perspective on the public debate over Aurangzeb and makes the case...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1503602575
• ISBN13: 9781503602571
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.9"