{"product_id":"the-life-and-times-of-sultan-mahmud-of-ghazna-paperback-9781107456594","title":"The Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107456594","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazna\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1931, this book presents a historical account regarding the life and times of Mahmud of Ghazni.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMuhammad Nazim (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107456594, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 January 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.6 cm, 0.37 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Part I: 1. Authorities\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Muslim world in the fourth century A.H.\u003cbr\u003e 3. The predecessors of Sultan Mahmud\u003cbr\u003e 4. The early life of Muhmud\u003cbr\u003e 5. The struggle for the throne\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Wars of Sultan Mahmud: 6. Wars in central Asia\u003cbr\u003e 7. Wars in Iran, Sistan and adjoining lands\u003cbr\u003e 8. Wars in India\u003cbr\u003e 9. Closing days\u003cbr\u003e Part III: 10. The administrative system of Sultan Mahmud\u003cbr\u003e 11. Sultan Mahmud and his work\u003cbr\u003e Appendix A. Parallel passages from some oriental historians\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B. Chronology of the predecessors of Subuktigin\u003cbr\u003e Appendix C. The Farighunids\u003cbr\u003e Appendix D. Mahmud's title to the throne\u003cbr\u003e Appendix E. The Samanids\u003cbr\u003e Appendix F. Chronology of the Ma'munids\u003cbr\u003e Appendix G. The Saffarids\u003cbr\u003e Appendix H. The Buwaihids\u003cbr\u003e Appendix I. The Hindushahiyya dynasty of Waihand\u003cbr\u003e Appendix J. (1) Identification of 'Bhatiya (2) Date of the expedition to Bhatinda\u003cbr\u003e Appendix K. The two Trilochanpals\u003cbr\u003e Appendix L. (1) An extract from The Syriac Chroncile (2) An extract from Sibt Ibnu'l-Jawzi\u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e Appendix N. Chronology of the life and times of Sultan Mahmud and his predecessors\u003cbr\u003e Appendix O. Bibliography and abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Middle Eastern history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Middle Eastern history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Middle%20Eastern%20history%20%5BHBJF1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45909029191960,"sku":"9781107456594","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107456594i.jpg?v=1696754422","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-life-and-times-of-sultan-mahmud-of-ghazna-paperback-9781107456594","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}