History of India V (c. 1526–1750s) is a well-structured and syllabus-focused textbook prepared for 4th Semester Major History students of Dibrugarh University and other Indian Universities and Autonomous Colleges, in strict accordance with the FYUGP (NEP) syllabus. Authored by Dr. Chandana Goswami and Dr. Padmakshi Kakoti, and published by Mahaveer Publications, this book provides a comprehensive and analytical account of medieval Indian history from the establishment of Mughal rule to the emergence of regional powers in the eighteenth century.

The book begins with an in-depth overview of historical sources, enabling students to understand the foundations of Mughal historiography. It critically examines Persian court chronicles such as Tuzuk-i Babari, Humayunnama, Akbarnama, Ain-i Akbari, Munthakhab-ul Tawarikh, Jahangirnama, and Maasir-i Alamgiri, alongside vernacular literary traditions like Bakhar, Buranji, and Ardhakathanaka. The narratives of European travellers such as François Bernier, Nicolo Manucci, and Tavernier further enrich the understanding of contemporary society, polity, and culture.

The political history of the Mughal Empire is systematically traced from the establishment of rule under Babur and Humayun, with emphasis on political background, military technologies, and the use of firearms. The expansion and consolidation of the empire under Akbar are explored through themes of political diplomacy, court rituals, Sulh-i Kul, and Din-i Ilahi, followed by a clear explanation of Mughal and Sur administrative institutions, including the Jagirdari system, Mansabdari system, and Madad-i Maash grants.

Subsequent units focus on the reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, highlighting political consolidation, Nur Jahan’s Junta, and campaigns in the North-West, along with the crucial war of succession among Dara Shikoh, Shah Shuja, Murad, and Aurangzeb. The later Mughal period is analysed through Aurangzeb’s Deccan policy, debates on Mughal decline, and the rise of regional states such as Bengal, the Sikhs, and the Marathas.

The book also gives significant attention to cultural history, covering Mughal architecture—its features, techniques, imperial gardens, tombs, and cities—as well as regional architectural developments in Bengal and Awadh. The final sections discuss artistic traditions, including Mughal miniature paintings and the Pahari and Rajput styles.

Written in a clear, descriptive, and examination-oriented manner, History of India V (c. 1526–1750s) is an essential academic resource for undergraduate students seeking both conceptual clarity and effective preparation for semester examinations under the NEP framework.