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Chargement... Aurangzeb: The Man and the Mythpar Audrey Truschke (Author)
   Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  Santhosh_Guru | Oct 19, 2023 |    ) Dilip-Kumar | Aug 2, 2021 | The book does indeed do much to dispel many myths about Aurangzeb, and does indeed share a more balanced perspective of him. He had flaws, as do we. However, bigotry was not as much of a flaw, as his commitment to a long and wasteful war against the Marathas. It is this war that finally undermined the Mughal Empire, given that there was no stable successor after him. However, history is a strange thing: when viewed from the distance of decades or centuries, distorted perceptions become reality. One of the flaws of the book, is that Audrey does not dwell enough on Aurangzeb's flaws. She could have presented a more balanced picture of him had she done so Nevertheless, it is an extremely good book. Many people should read it (  ) RajivC | Jul 21, 2019 | ) kasyapa | Oct 9, 2017 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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 for why his often-maligned legacy deserves to be reassessed. Aurangzeb was arguably the most powerful and wealthiest ruler of his day. His nearly 50-year reign (1658-1707) had a profound influence on the political landscape of early modern India, and his legacy--real and imagined--continues to loom large in India and Pakistan today. Truschke evaluates Aurangzeb not by modern standards but according to the traditions and values of his own time, painting a picture of Aurangzeb as a complex figure whose relationship to Islam was dynamic, strategic, and sometimes contradictory. This book invites students of South Asian history and religion into the world of the Mughal Empire, framing the contemporary debate on Aurangzeb's impact and legacy in accessible and engaging terms. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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I was worried if this would be an academic drag kind of read. To my surprise, this is a very readable book, crisp and clear in its intent. As a reader of Charu Nivedita's recent marvelous novel, Naan Thaan Aurangzeb, I found many things repetitive. But still, this book is a really good entry point for anyone interested in the life, stories, and mythology around Aurangzeb. (