Publisher's Synopsis
Translation of the Tarikh-I-Sultan Mahmud-I-Ghaznavi or, The History of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni is a book translated by G. Roos-Keppel. The book is a historical account of the life and reign of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni, who ruled from 998 to 1030 CE. Mahmud was a powerful ruler who conquered much of present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India, and is known for his military expeditions and patronage of the arts and sciences. The Tarikh-I-Sultan Mahmud-I-Ghaznavi is a primary source document written in Persian by the court historian Abu'l-Fazl Bayhaqi, and Roos-Keppel's translation provides an English-language version of this important historical text. The book includes detailed descriptions of Mahmud's military campaigns and conquests, as well as his patronage of scholars, poets, and artists. It also provides insights into the political and cultural landscape of medieval Central Asia and South Asia. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of history, as well as anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.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.
