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A history of the Deccan (Volume I)

A history of the Deccan (Volume I)

D. B. Gribble, J.

Paperback

IslamGeneral SociologyIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 9353700272
ISBN13: 9789353700270
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 1 2019
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Where India tilts towards the south, the Deccan plateau becomes a stage for long contests of faith, power, and trade. Empires rose; kingdoms endured here. In Volume I of A History of the Deccan, J. D. B. Gribble traces the shifting frontiers of the deccan region India with a storyteller's clarity and a historian's discipline. The result is brisk, readable narrative anchored in serious research. Written as regional history nonfiction with the reach of a scholarly history volume, this account follows the making of south Indian kingdoms and the wider web of Indian dynasties and empires that pressed upon them. It is essential deccan plateau history for readers interested in the medieval Deccan period, the pull of Mughal empire history, and the forces that later shaped maratha confederacy history. Gribble's careful synthesis offers a reliable pathway through complex chronologies, making it a strong companion for South Asia history students and a lasting addition to any historical reference collection seeking a more complete Deccan history. It balances chronology with place, so the landscape never disappears behind the dates entirely. For casual readers it offers orientation; for collectors, it stands as a notable specimen of classic imperial-era historiography, still consulted as a starting-point for study. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike, and a distinguished classic for anyone building a library of South Asian scholarship.

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