Raiders from the North: Empire of the Moghul
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312597002 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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With the wisest of advisers and most courageous of warriors by his side, Babur can achieve a great destiny and found an empire in India, but every step of his journey will be fraught with danger.Set in a world of tribal rivalries, rampaging armies, and ruthlessly ambitious enemies, Raiders from the North is historical adventure at its very best.. Babur is determined to live up to the example of his legendary ancestor, Tamburlaine, whose conquests transformed the face of the earth from Delhi to the Mediterranean, from wealthy Persia to the wildernesses along the Volga. But Babur is dangerously young to inherit a kingdom.Before Babur can summon enough warlords to declare him the rightful king, plots against his crown, even his life, are hatching. THE EPIC STORY OF ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL EMPIRES IN HISTORYThe mighty Empire of the Moghuls burst out of Cent
Babur's lust for power and glory lead him into vicious battles and deadly court intrigues where cruelty, treachery, destruction, and slaughter occur every day. . From Publishers Weekly Drawn largely from the autobiography of Babur, the first Moghul emperor, this first of five planned novels about the Moghul empire is heavier on history than plot. The story begins in 1494, when Babur is 12 years old, and moves through the next 36 years, until his death. All rights reserved. (May)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Babur is a descendant of Timur (Tamerlane to Westerners), a youth suddenly thrust onto a throne that he must defend against traitors and invaders, resulting in a quick education in leadership, torture, deception, merciless warfare, and unbelievable brutality. The strength of this novel is not the story but the colorful dep
"A robust read." according to Amazon Customer. A well researched series. I would & have recommended it to folks interested in history of India.. nice read Souvik Basu its a nice read. Margo Lukes said Raiders from the North. I found the book well written and perfect for a holiday read where long periods of time were available. Due to the scene movement and long list of characters it would be a difficult off and on read.The criticisms in other reviews don't make sense - this is a historical 'fiction'. As a fiction it is created for entertainment and I believe the autho