Any recommended books on the Mughal empire

[marwati]

Re: Any recommended books on the Mughal empire

@Zakk

Sher Shah Suri was a remarkable man though, the dynasty was a different matter.
There is a reason why Aurganzeb is considered the last great Mughal, his legacy was terrible. Left the Marathas and Sikhs with a legacy of bitterness and left the emperors as feeble and weak individuals.

He was mistrustful and inflexible. But his actions against Jat, Sikh and Maratha rebels were totally justified, though he didnt have long lasting solution for the insurgencies beside military action. If he was not best ruler, he was not worst either.

About inefficient heirs, same can be said about Sher Shah Suri…his dynasty fell apart within 10 years after his death.

[Zakk]

Re: Any recommended books on the Mughal empire

@marwati

He was mistrustful and inflexible. But his actions against Jat, Sikh and Maratha rebels were totally justified, though he didnt have long lasting solution for the insurgencies beside military action. If he was not best ruler, he was not worst either.

About inefficient heirs, same can be said about Sher Shah Suri…his dynasty fell apart within 10 years after his death.

not really a fair comparison as Sher Shah had a very short reign before his death and Aurangezeb had a full life and his legacy is far worse.

[guru8904]

Re: Any recommended books on the Mughal empire

I think one writer of modern times who has done a lot of research and written at length about the Mughals is William Dalrymple. There are around 9-10 books that he has authored on the subject.