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The Mughal Throne:

The Saga Of India's Great Emperors
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Orion Publishing Group, Limited, 2004 - History - 555 pages
In December 1525, Babur, the great grandson of the Mongol conqueror Tamberlaine, crossed the Indus river into the Punjab with a modest army. At the battle of Panipat five months later, he routed the mammoth army of the Afghan ruler of Hindustan. Mughal rule in India had begun. It was to continue for over three centuries, shaping India for all time. Full of dramatic episodes and colourful detail, The Mughal Empire tells the story of one of the world's great empires.

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Review: The Mughal Throne: The Saga of India's Great Emperors

User Review - Goodreads

An an excellent comprehensive portrayal of Mughal Empire from Babur till Aurangzeb, my favorite book about Mughal History !

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User Review  - Narita - Goodreads

It's a good book. It covers the Mughal era from Babur till Aurangzeb's rule (1525-1705). It captures the details of 6 Mughal rulers Babur->Humayun->Akbar-> Jahangir-> Shahjahan-> Aurangzeb. Also, a brief overview of Rajputs and Marathas is also provided in this book. Read full review

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About the author (2004)

Abraham Eraly, who was born in Kerala, has taught Indian history in Madras and the United States. He is the author of Gem in the Lotus: The Seeding of Indian Civilisation. He lives in Madras.

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