India in the Persianate Age

Explore the remarkable transformation of the Indian subcontinent during the Persianate Age with Richard M. Eaton's captivating book. Spanning from the eleventh to the eighteenth centuries, this scholarly work delves into the intricate cultural exchanges between India and Central Asia. Discover how Persianate culture, introduced by Afghan dynasties, became woven into the fabric of Indian society, influencing language, cuisine, attire, religion, and much more. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the dynamic interactions between India's indigenous Sanskrit traditions and Persian influences that paved the way for the rise of the Mughal Empire and regional states. With its profound insights and thorough research, this volume is perfect for historians, students, and anyone intrigued by the rich tapestry of India's past. Tracing the evolution of cultural practices, art, music, and science through the lens of Persianate culture, Eaton reveals how these elements amalgamated to craft the distinct identity of modern India. Ideal for academia or personal enlightenment, this fresh perspective of a crucial period in Indian history, with 512 pages of engaging content, is a must-have for anyone fascinated by cultural history, the Mughal Empire, or the broader narrative of South Asian dynamics. Available in brand new condition, the book comes in a B-format paperback and promises free shipping. Elevate your understanding of the Persianate Age today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141985398
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 512


Description:
The Indian subcontinent might seem a self-contained world. Protected by vast mountains and seas, it has created its own religions, philosophies and social systems. And yet this ancient land experienced prolonged and intense interaction with the peoples and cultures of East and Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and, especially, Central Asia and the Iranian plateau between the eleventh and eighteenth centuries.Richard M. Eaton's wonderful new book tells this extraordinary story with relish and originality. His major theme is the rise of 'Persianate' culture - a transregional world informed by a canon of texts that circulated across Asia. Introduced to India in the eleventh century by Afghan dynasties, this culture would become thoroughly indigenized by the time of the great Mughals in the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. This long-term process of cultural interaction and assimilation is reflected in India's language, cuisine, attire, religion, styles of rulership and warfare, science, art, music, architecture and more.The book brilliantly elaborates the complex encounter between India's Sanskrit culture - which continued to flourish and grow throughout this period - and Persian culture, which helped shape the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal Empire and a host of regional states, and made India what it is today.

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