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Spanning the eighth through the eighteenth century, this comprehensive history traces the political, social, economic, and cultural transformations that shaped the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period. It examines the rise and interaction of major powers—including the Cholas, Rajputs, Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms, Mughals, and Marathas—while placing invasions, religious movements, regional identities, and changing systems of authority in broader context. With a balanced, analytical approach, the book presents medieval India as a period of dynamic exchange, conflict, adaptation, and lasting cultural change. It serves as an accessible and authoritative guide for students and general readers seeking to understand the forces that defined a thousand years of Indian history.

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Published Jan 1, 2007

ISBN: 9788125032267

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First Published

2007

Language

eng

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