An illuminating work in depth and brief. You would be in a flow while reading this masterpiece.
The writer does justice to the most unjustified man of today's era Aurangzeb!
It is to be understood that the medival India was to be affected by proverbs like "ya takht ya tagoot" !
Aurangzeb was a ruler of his times and he ruled the way he could have. Not all of his choices were his own but the circumstances!
But he was a millitary and administrative genius.
Read the second chapter of this book !

Deep insight into Aurangzeb Rule. What was his character, his beliefs, his attitude towards non-Muslims, his administrative skills most aspects explained with facts by Audrey Truschke which makes this book more reliable. By reading this book you will have a better understanding of past and that will surely help you to articulate your view. So if you a serious history lover than this book must find a place at your shelves.

This book is must read for those who have been brainwashed by distorted facts and events of history by some biased historians as well as propagandist.
This book doesn't glorify Aurangzeb or try to paint his image as a great King but it just improve your misinformation and come forward with true facts.
I am sure after reading this book you will not see Aurangzeb as before you used to do.

Book doesn't glorify Aurangzeb, it just puts fact in front of people.

Excellent book. Good information about The life of Aurangzeb.

This book is very informative. We need to know the real history of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was one of theygreat Emperor amongst the mughal Emperor. But unfortunately some people portrayed wrong image about Aurangzeb!
Overall awesome book 📙👌

it's a very authentic book. An eye opener for all Aurangzeb haters. I recommend all history enthusiasts to read this book very well. Great work by Audrey. We rarely find books which describe Aurangzeb as a person and unbiasedly. This book is one of those rare literature pieces.

Its an easy read and does actually present Aurangzeb in a new light and perspective

The book addresses those facets of Aurangzeb’s life, which have hotly been debated upon in mainstream discussions. The narrative is coherent, easy to read, though it sometimes feels a little defensive. Although there is little mention of Aurangzeb’s personal life, reader gets a glimpse of his persona in his letters to his family members. Professor Truschke’s bibliographical essay is especially helpful for it is a detailed account of how to address and use primary and secondary sources of the ...

I love it!! Authentic, lucid and based on primary sources..... Jackas