Originally published in 1931, this book presents a historical account regarding the life and times of Mahmud of Ghazni. Detailed information is given on Mahmud's seventeen expeditions into northwestern India, with a particular emphasis on their geographical setting. Additional sections discuss the context of his rise to power, his administrative systems and perceptions of his character. Comprehensive notes are included throughout, together with extensive appendices, incorporating a chronological summary and a bibliography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Islamic history and Mahmud of Ghazni.…mehr
Originally published in 1931, this book presents a historical account regarding the life and times of Mahmud of Ghazni. Detailed information is given on Mahmud's seventeen expeditions into northwestern India, with a particular emphasis on their geographical setting. Additional sections discuss the context of his rise to power, his administrative systems and perceptions of his character. Comprehensive notes are included throughout, together with extensive appendices, incorporating a chronological summary and a bibliography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Islamic history and Mahmud of Ghazni.
Foreword Preface Part I: 1. Authorities 2. The Muslim world in the fourth century A.H. 3. The predecessors of Sultan Mahmud 4. The early life of Muhmud 5. The struggle for the throne Part II. The Wars of Sultan Mahmud: 6. Wars in central Asia 7. Wars in Iran, Sistan and adjoining lands 8. Wars in India 9. Closing days Part III: 10. The administrative system of Sultan Mahmud 11. Sultan Mahmud and his work Appendix A. Parallel passages from some oriental historians Appendix B. Chronology of the predecessors of Subuktigin Appendix C. The Farighunids Appendix D. Mahmud's title to the throne Appendix E. The Samanids Appendix F. Chronology of the Ma'munids Appendix G. The Saffarids Appendix H. The Buwaihids Appendix I. The Hindushahiyya dynasty of Waihand Appendix J. (1) Identification of 'Bhatiya (2) Date of the expedition to Bhatinda Appendix K. The two Trilochanpals Appendix L. (1) An extract from The Syriac Chroncile (2) An extract from Sibt Ibnu'l-Jawzi Appendix M. (1) Authorities on the expedition to Somnath (2) The origin and sanctity of the idol of Somnath (3) The original temple (4) The site of the original temple (5) The date of the expedition (6) The route of the Sultan (7) Stories connected with the expedition Appendix N. Chronology of the life and times of Sultan Mahmud and his predecessors Appendix O. Bibliography and abbreviations Index.
Foreword Preface Part I: 1. Authorities 2. The Muslim world in the fourth century A.H. 3. The predecessors of Sultan Mahmud 4. The early life of Muhmud 5. The struggle for the throne Part II. The Wars of Sultan Mahmud: 6. Wars in central Asia 7. Wars in Iran, Sistan and adjoining lands 8. Wars in India 9. Closing days Part III: 10. The administrative system of Sultan Mahmud 11. Sultan Mahmud and his work Appendix A. Parallel passages from some oriental historians Appendix B. Chronology of the predecessors of Subuktigin Appendix C. The Farighunids Appendix D. Mahmud's title to the throne Appendix E. The Samanids Appendix F. Chronology of the Ma'munids Appendix G. The Saffarids Appendix H. The Buwaihids Appendix I. The Hindushahiyya dynasty of Waihand Appendix J. (1) Identification of 'Bhatiya (2) Date of the expedition to Bhatinda Appendix K. The two Trilochanpals Appendix L. (1) An extract from The Syriac Chroncile (2) An extract from Sibt Ibnu'l-Jawzi Appendix M. (1) Authorities on the expedition to Somnath (2) The origin and sanctity of the idol of Somnath (3) The original temple (4) The site of the original temple (5) The date of the expedition (6) The route of the Sultan (7) Stories connected with the expedition Appendix N. Chronology of the life and times of Sultan Mahmud and his predecessors Appendix O. Bibliography and abbreviations Index.
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