Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Mogul is a historical novel written by Louis Tracy and published in 1905. The story is set in 17th century India during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The novel follows the adventures of two Englishmen, Ralph Fitch and William Hawkins, who arrive in India as traders and become embroiled in the political and cultural conflicts of the time.As they navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries between the Mughal court, the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British East India Company, they encounter a host of colorful characters, including the beautiful Princess Jahani, the cunning Portuguese spy Diogo Lopes, and the powerful Mughal nobleman Asaf Khan.The Great Mogul is a sweeping epic that combines historical accuracy with thrilling adventure and romance. Tracy's vivid descriptions of the exotic world of 17th century India bring the story to life, while his fast-paced narrative keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. This classic novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of India or the early days of European colonialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
