The History of Akbar

The History of Akbar by Abu'l-Fazl is one of the most important works of Indo-Persian history. Volume 7 includes accounts of the marriage of Akbar's heir Salim, the pacification of Bengal, and the emperor's visits to Kashmir, the Punjab, and Kabul. The Persian text is presented in the Naskh script along with a new English translation.

About the author

Wheeler M. Thackston is retired Professor of the Practice in Persian and Other Near Eastern Languages at Harvard University.

Summary

The History of Akbar by Abu’l-Fazl is one of the most important works of Indo-Persian history. Volume 7 includes accounts of the marriage of Akbar’s heir Salim, the pacification of Bengal, and the emperor’s visits to Kashmir, the Punjab, and Kabul. The Persian text is presented in the Naskh script along with a new English translation.

Product details

• Authors: Abu''l-Fazl, Abu'l-Fazl, ABU'L-FAZL
• Assisted by: Thackston Wheeler M. (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780674244160
• ISBN: 978-0-674-24416-0
• No. of pages: 800
• Series: Murty Classical Library of India; Murty Classical Library of Ind
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, HISTORY / Asia / General, c 1500 onwards to present day, Asian History, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards