The Last Hindu Emperor Prithviraj Chauhan and the Indian Past, 1200-2000 |
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| Author:
| Talbot, Cynthia |
| ISBN: | 978-1-316-33989-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | AUD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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A fascinating genealogy of the historical memories surrounding Prithviraj Chauhan, a Hindu king who was defeated and overthrown during the Muslim conquest of Northern India. Surveying a wealth of narratives from the twelfth century to the present day, Cynthia Talbot explores the various reasons why he is remembered, and by whom.
A fascinating genealogy of the historical memories surrounding Prithviraj Chauhan, a Hindu king who was defeated and overthrown during the Muslim conquest of Northern India. Surveying a wealth of narratives from the twelfth century to the present day, Cynthia Talbot explores the various reasons why he is remembered, and by whom.