Last Hindu emperor : Prithviraj Chauhan and the Indian past, 1200-2000
By: Talbot, Cynthia.
Publisher: New Delhi Cambridge University Press 2016Description: x, 316p.ISBN: 9781108711715.Subject(s): Historiography -- Prithviraj, King of Ajmer and Delhi, 1159-1192 -- Hindus -- Heroes -- Emperors -- IndiaDDC classification: 954.40223092 Summary: This fascinating new study traces traditions and memories relating to the twelfth-century Indian ruler Prithviraj Chauhan; a Hindu king who was defeated and overthrown during the conquest of Northern India by Muslim armies from Afghanistan. Surveying a wealth of narratives that span more than 800 years, Cynthia Talbot explores the reasons why he is remembered, and by whom. In modern times, the Chauhan king has been referred to as 'the last Hindu emperor', because Muslim rule prevailed for centuries following his defeat. Despite being overthrown, however, his name and story have evolved over time into a historical symbol of India's martial valour.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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This fascinating new study traces traditions and memories relating to the twelfth-century Indian ruler Prithviraj Chauhan; a Hindu king who was defeated and overthrown during the conquest of Northern India by Muslim armies from Afghanistan. Surveying a wealth of narratives that span more than 800 years, Cynthia Talbot explores the reasons why he is remembered, and by whom. In modern times, the Chauhan king has been referred to as 'the last Hindu emperor', because Muslim rule prevailed for centuries following his defeat. Despite being overthrown, however, his name and story have evolved over time into a historical symbol of India's martial valour.
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