History of India V (c. 1526–1750s)

For FYUGP (NEP) 4th Semester – Major History
Authors: Dr. Chandana Goswami & Dr. Padmakshi Kakoti
Publisher: Mahaveer Publications

Comprehensive | Analytical | Syllabus-Oriented

History of India V (c. 1526–1750s) is a meticulously designed textbook prepared strictly according to the FYUGP (NEP) 4th Semester syllabus of Dibrugarh University and followed by other Indian universities and autonomous colleges.

Authored by respected academicians Dr. Chandana Goswami and Dr. Padmakshi Kakoti, this volume offers a clear, structured, and analytical study of Medieval India — from the foundation of Mughal rule to the emergence of powerful regional states in the eighteenth century.

What This Book Covers

1.Understanding Historical Sources

• Persian court chronicles: Tuzuk-i Babari, Humayunnama, Akbarnama, Ain-i Akbari, Munthakhab-ul Tawarikh, Jahangirnama, Maasir-i Alamgiri

• Vernacular traditions: Bakhar, Buranji, Ardhakathanaka

• Accounts of European travellers: François Bernier, Nicolo Manucci, Tavernier

Students gain a strong foundation in Mughal historiography and source analysis.

2. Political History of the Mughal Empire

• Establishment of Mughal rule under Babur and Humayun

• Military technology and the use of firearms

• Expansion and consolidation under Akbar

• Sulh-i Kul and Din-i Ilahi

• Administrative systems: Jagirdari, Mansabdari, Madad-i Maash grants

3. Later Mughals & Regional Powers

• Reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan

• Nur Jahan’s political influence

• War of Succession

• Aurangzeb’s Deccan policy

• Debates on Mughal decline

• Rise of Bengal, Sikhs, and Marathas

4. Cultural & Artistic Developments

• Mughal architecture: gardens, tombs, imperial cities

• Regional architecture in Bengal and Awadh

• Mughal miniature paintings

• Pahari and Rajput painting styles

5. Why This Book is Essential

✔ Strictly aligned with FYUGP (NEP) syllabus
✔ Clear, descriptive, and exam-oriented presentation
✔ Balanced coverage of political, administrative, and cultural history
✔ Ideal for Semester Exams and conceptual understanding
✔ Useful for competitive exam background preparation

Perfect For:

• FYUGP 4th Semester Major History students

• Dibrugarh University and affiliated colleges

• Autonomous colleges under NEP framework

• Undergraduate History learners

History of India V (c. 1526–1750s) is an indispensable academic resource that combines clarity, depth, and structured analysis — making medieval Indian history engaging, understandable, and examination-ready.