A History of India Muntakhabu-T-Tawarikh

The History of India: Muntakhabu-T-Tawarikh in two volumes, translated by W.H. Lowe and edited by George S.A. Ranking, is a comprehensive account of India’s history, focusing on key events and rulers. Volume I cover’s the early periods, highlighting the rise and fall of empires like the Mauryas and Guptas, as well as the spread of Islam in India. Volume II continues the narrative, detailing the Sultanate and Mughal periods, focusing on notable rulers such as Akbar and Aurangzeb. The work provides insight into India’s political, cultural, and social transformations, presenting a rich historical perspective through Persian chronicles.