Maāsir-I-‘Ālamgiri: A History Of The Emperor Aurangzib-'Ālamgir (Reign 1658 — 1707 A. D.) Of Sāqi Must'Ad Khan

Book Code: 1111004181044

Sir Jadu-Nath Sarkar (Tr.)

About The Author

Sir Jadu-nath Sarkar (1870–1958) was a distinguished Indian historian known for his meticulous research on Mughal and Maratha history. He is especially famous for his authoritative works on Aurangzeb and the decline of the Mughal Empire. Sarkar used Persian and Persianate sources critically, setting high standards for historical writing in India. He served as a professor and later Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. His scholarship greatly shaped modern understanding of medieval Indian history and remains highly respected for its accuracy and depth.

About The Book

Maasir-i-Alamgiri by Sir Jadu-nath Sarkar is a scholarly edition of a Persian chronicle documenting the reign of Aurangzeb (1658–1707). It provides a detailed record of Mughal governance military expeditions, administrative systems, and court politics. Sarkar critically edits and interprets the original source adding historical analysis and clarity. The book is a key resource for studying Aurangzeb’s policies the strength of the late Mughal Empire and the factors leading to its political and military decline in India.