The Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna

The Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781107456594
ISBN-13 : 1107456592
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Book Synopsis The Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna by : Muhammad Nazim

Download or read book The Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna written by Muhammad Nazim and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1931, this book presents a historical account regarding the life and times of Mahmud of Ghazni. Detailed information is given on Mahmud's seventeen expeditions into northwestern India, with a particular emphasis on their geographical setting. Additional sections discuss the context of his rise to power, his administrative systems and perceptions of his character. Comprehensive notes are included throughout, together with extensive appendices, incorporating a chronological summary and a bibliography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Islamic history and Mahmud of Ghazni.


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