Indian Castles 1206-1526 - Konstantin Nossov
The Rise and Fall of the Delhi Sultanate (Fortress)
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From the beginning of the 11th century onwards, the constant sate of war amongst the various Indian kingdoms left them open to outside attack, and Muslim Turkic tribesmen began to pour over the north-west border from modern-day Afghanistan. These raiders consolidated their successes and by 1206 a Muslim state, the Sultanate of Delhi, had been founded, which then extended its direct rule or influence over most of the subcontinent. A turbulent period followed. The Sultanate was in constant flux as five dynasties rose and fell: Mamluk or Slave (1206-90), Khalji (1290-1320), Tughluq (1320-1413), Sayyid (1414-51), and Lodi (1451-1526). 19 out of the 35 Sultans died at the hands of assassins and the Sultanate was torn by factional rivalries and court intrigues. As a consequence of this, the territory under its direct control expanded and shrank depending on the personality, fortunes and military success of each individual Sultan. This era is considered to be the defining age of Indian castle and fortification desig...
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2006Uitgever: Osprey Publishing64 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 184603065XISBN-13: 9781846030659Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Paperback, illustrations in colour and b/w, 8vo. Fortress 51.; Spine and part cover slightly yellowed. [Auteur: Nossov, Konstantin S.] [Pagina's: 64] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Botley : Osprey Publishing] [Jaar: 2006] [Titel: Indian Castles 1206-1526: The Rise and Fall of the Delhi Sultanate]
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Paperback, illustrations in colour and b/w, 8vo. Fortress 51.; Red permanent marker dot bottom cut; cover partly yellowed. [Auteur: Nossov, Konstantin S.] [Pagina's: 64] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: Botley : Osprey Publishing] [Jaar: 2006] [Titel: Indian Castles 1206-1526: The Rise and Fall of the Delhi Sultanate]
