Exploring Medieval India Through Persian Sources

Historical accounts vary. So is the history of medieval India. It was a period when north India underwent sociocultural/religious/political changes. Different historians have presented its history in different hues and colours based on their studies from different angles. Persian sources of medieval India needs further explorations and tapping of new materials of study for new interpretations and reappraisal of historical facts. These sources include political chronicles, biographical accounts, Insha literature (court correspondence), mystic literature (malfuzat, maktubat, etc.), dastur of Amal (books on royal instructions and guidance), farman (royal proclamation), nishan, parwānā (land and revenue-related documents), foreigners' accounts, vernacular literature, epigraphy, numismatics, archaeology and paintings.

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