Aurangzeb : the man and the myth / Audrey Truschke.

By:

Truschke, Audrey [author.]

Language: English Publication details: Gurgaon : Penguin Books, 2018.Description: xiv, 189 pages, 8 pages ; 20 cmISBN:

9780143442714 (paperback)

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DDC classification:

954.025092 TRU/A

Summary: Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth by Audrey Truschke offers a fresh examination of the life and reign of Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor of India. It explores his rise to power, military conquests, administration, political ambitions, religious policies, and relationships with Hindu communities. Drawing on historical evidence, Truschke challenges simplified portrayals of Aurangzeb and places his controversial decisions within the broader context of Mughal governance. The book encourages readers to critically reassess his complex personality, reign, and historical legacy.

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	General Books	Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar Popular Readings	Central Library, IIT Bhubaneswar Popular Readings	GEN		954.025092 TRU/A (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Available			11577

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth by Audrey Truschke offers a fresh examination of the life and reign of Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor of India. It explores his rise to power, military conquests, administration, political ambitions, religious policies, and relationships with Hindu communities. Drawing on historical evidence, Truschke challenges simplified portrayals of Aurangzeb and places his controversial decisions within the broader context of Mughal governance. The book encourages readers to critically reassess his complex personality, reign, and historical legacy.

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