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Abraham Eraly
ISBN 9780143422266
Rs. 1,040
Penguin Books
Age Of Wrath
Who it's for: readers interested in Indian history and cultural exchange
Abraham Eraly's 'Age of Wrath' re-examines the Delhi Sultanate period (1206-1526), an era frequently characterized by conflict and the forceful spread of Islam in India. Eraly reveals it as a foundational epoch that not only established a pan-Indian empire, laying groundwork for future powers like the Mughals and the British, but also catalyzed profound cultural transformations. The book delves into the significant shifts in India's architecture, literature, music, and cuisine that resulted from the dynamic encounter between Islam and Hinduism.Why You Should Read? Gain a nuanced understanding of the Delhi Sultanate, beyond common portrayals. Explore the origins of a pan-Indian empire and its lasting legacy. Discover the profound cultural synthesis between Islam and Hinduism in medieval India. Experience historical events brought to life through accessible prose and insightful analysis.
Highlights
- Reinterprets the Delhi Sultanate era (1206-1526) beyond common conflict narratives
- Shows how the Sultanate laid groundwork for later Mughal and British empires
- Explores cultural shifts in architecture, literature, music, and cuisine
- Examines the dynamic encounter between Islam and Hinduism in medieval India
- Written in accessible prose with insightful analysis
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What period does this book cover?
It covers the Delhi Sultanate period from 1206 to 1526.
What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that the Delhi Sultanate was a foundational epoch that established a pan-Indian empire and catalyzed profound cultural transformations, contrary to common portrayals of it as merely conflict-ridden.
Does the book discuss cultural impacts?
Yes, it delves into significant shifts in India's architecture, literature, music, and cuisine resulting from the encounter between Islam and Hinduism.
Who is the author?
The author is Abraham Eraly, a historian known for his works on Indian history.