The History of Akbar

The History of Akbar by Abu'l-Fazl is one of the most important works of Indo-Persian history. The eighth and final volume includes the conquest of Ahmadnagar, prince Salim's rebellion, and the emperor's final days. 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. The eighth and final volume includes the conquest of Ahmadnagar, prince Salim’s rebellion, and the emperor’s final days. The Persian text is presented in the Naskh script along with a new English translation.

Product details

• Authors: Abu''l-Fazl, Abu'l-Fazl
• Assisted by: Thackston Wheeler M. (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2022
• EAN: 9780674244177
• ISBN: 978-0-674-24417-7
• No. of pages: 672
• Series: Murty Classical Library of India
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Islam, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Modern / 16th Century, RELIGION / Islam / History, General & world history, History of Religion, Asian History, General and world history, HISTORY / Asia / South / India