A Sketch of The History of Hindustan: From the First Muslim Conquest to the Fall of the Mughol Empire.

“A Sketch of the History of Hindustan” (1885) by H.G. Keene provides a concise overview of India’s history, from the early Muslim invasions to the fall of the Mughal Empire. It covers the Delhi Sultanate’s establishment, the rise of the Mughal Empire under rulers like Babur, Akbar, and Shah Jahan, and its decline under Aurangzeb. The book explores the cultural and religious interactions between Hindus and Muslims, emphasizing Islam’s influence on governance. Written from a colonial perspective, it remains a valuable resource for understanding early Indian history and Muslim rule.