The Last Hindu Emperor Prithviraj Chauhan and the Indian Past, 1200–2000 |
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Author:
| Talbot, Cynthia |
ISBN: | 978-1-107-11856-0 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $102.00 |
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.