This book is an abridged version of the unrivalled five-volume History of Aurangzib by Sir Jadunath Sarkar. It contains one half of the material of the original work. yet, the author, who himself shortened it, has not compromised on the essential aspects of this history practically the history of India for sixty years. Aurangzib’s career prior to his accession has been skillfully compressed while significant events during his reign have been dealt with in detail.
This concise edition, written in an inimitable style, will continue to be a valuable resource for students and scholars of medieval Indian history.
| 1 | Early Life 16-18-52 | 1 |
| 2 | Second Viceroyalty of the Deccan 1652-58 | 21 |
| 3 | Illness of Shah Jahan and the Rebellion of his Sons | 36 |
| 4 | War of Succession: Aurangzib Triumphs | 47 |
| 5 | War of Succession: End of Dara and Shuja | 61 |
| 6 | The First half of the Reign: A General Sketch | 79 |
| 7 | Wars on the Frontiers: Assam and Afghanistan | 96 |
| 8 | Aurangzib’s Religious Policy | 117 |
| 9 | War in Rajputana: Rebellion of Akbar | 134 |
| 10 | Rise of Maratha Power | 146 |
| 11 | Shivaji 1670-80 | 173 |
| 12 | Decline and Fall of Bijapur | 191 |
| 13 | The Decline and Fall of the Qutb Shahs | 212 |
| 14 | Reign of Shambhuji, 1680-89 | 227 |
| 15 | Struggle with the Marathas up to 1700 | 249 |
| 16 | The Last Phase of Aurangzib’s Career | 281 |
| 17 | Affairs of Northern India | 311 |
| 18 | Some Provinces during Aurangzib’s Reign | 333 |
| 19 | Aurangzib’s Character and the Effect of his Reign | 351 |
| 20 | The Empire of Aurangzib: Its Resources, Trade and Administrative System | 378 |
| Chronology | 389 | |
| Index | 399 |
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This book is an abridged version of the unrivalled five-volume History of Aurangzib by Sir Jadunath Sarkar. It contains one half of the material of the original work. yet, the author, who himself shortened it, has not compromised on the essential aspects of this history practically the history of India for sixty years. Aurangzib’s career prior to his accession has been skillfully compressed while significant events during his reign have been dealt with in detail.
This concise edition, written in an inimitable style, will continue to be a valuable resource for students and scholars of medieval Indian history.
| 1 | Early Life 16-18-52 | 1 |
| 2 | Second Viceroyalty of the Deccan 1652-58 | 21 |
| 3 | Illness of Shah Jahan and the Rebellion of his Sons | 36 |
| 4 | War of Succession: Aurangzib Triumphs | 47 |
| 5 | War of Succession: End of Dara and Shuja | 61 |
| 6 | The First half of the Reign: A General Sketch | 79 |
| 7 | Wars on the Frontiers: Assam and Afghanistan | 96 |
| 8 | Aurangzib’s Religious Policy | 117 |
| 9 | War in Rajputana: Rebellion of Akbar | 134 |
| 10 | Rise of Maratha Power | 146 |
| 11 | Shivaji 1670-80 | 173 |
| 12 | Decline and Fall of Bijapur | 191 |
| 13 | The Decline and Fall of the Qutb Shahs | 212 |
| 14 | Reign of Shambhuji, 1680-89 | 227 |
| 15 | Struggle with the Marathas up to 1700 | 249 |
| 16 | The Last Phase of Aurangzib’s Career | 281 |
| 17 | Affairs of Northern India | 311 |
| 18 | Some Provinces during Aurangzib’s Reign | 333 |
| 19 | Aurangzib’s Character and the Effect of his Reign | 351 |
| 20 | The Empire of Aurangzib: Its Resources, Trade and Administrative System | 378 |
| Chronology | 389 | |
| Index | 399 |
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