While many continue to accept the storyline peddled by colonial-era thinkers—that Aurangzeb, a Muslim, was a Hindu-loathing bigot—there is an untold side to him as a man who strove to be a just, worthy … The sort of cherry-picking of facts that this book employs is adequate to convince the lay reader that Aurangzeb was one of the most pious rulers to have ever walked the face of this Earth. In 'Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth', Audrey Truschke sifts popular imagination on the ruler's personal and political life from historical realities. Notes: The book “Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth” has been authored by historian Audrey Truschke that retells the complex and contested life of the sixth Mughal emperor “Aurangzeb”. She tried her best to put aside the bewilderment that Aurangzeb was very tyranny for non-Muslims. I am no expert, but I feel that no compelling content should require so much contextualising. 2Early Years chapter abstract. At some junctions, the arguments are so wafer-thin that they are laughable. He was a drunkard and charlatan. The book does indeed do much to dispel many myths about ... Read full review, Book doesn't mention any mughal atrocities on non Muslims and is extremely biased. Shown from a different lens, one wonders and has so many questions left to be answered. Hindu hater, murderer and religious zealot are just a handful of the modern caricatures of this maligned ruler. Achetez neuf ou d'occasion She tried her best to put aside the bewilderment that Aurangzeb was very tyranny for non-Muslims. Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth. 3 likes. Aurangzeb was a man of his times, not ours.He was a man of studied contrasts and perplexing features.He did not hesitate to slaughter family members, or rip apart enemies, literally as was the case with Sambhaji.At the same time he swed prayer caps by hand and professed a desire to lead a pious muslim life.He was a connoisseur of music and even fell in love with HIrabai but beginning in midlife, … Penguin Random House India Private Limited. A historian’s task to this extent is doubly challenging: identifying the source material and putting aside one’s predispositions and prejudices in the task of interpreting the sources. And with the ringing in of 2021, we will come to the end of this year's Goodreads Reading Challenge. Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth by Audrey Truschke Penguin, Rs 399 Any book on Aurangzeb Alamgir, the last of the great Mughal emperors, is always going to … Someday, this year will end! explained Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth Epub ⚡ Aurangzeb Alamgir r , the sixth Mughal emperor, is widely reviled in India today Hindu hater, murderer and religious zealot are just a handful of the modern caricatures of this maligned ruler While many continue to accept the storyline peddled by colonial era thinkers that Aurangzeb, a Muslim, w. Patent lies and uncalled for glorification. Aurangzeb ruled for almost 50 years leaving behind a contentious legacy. Truschke does a great job in writing a fast-paced, highly readable account that I'd recommend to anyone. But what she had panned is worthy of reading. I think Audrey tries too hard to make people like Aurangazeb. Quite right. While many continue to accept the storyline peddled by colonial-era thinkers-that Aurangzeb, a Muslim, was a Hindu-loathing bigot-there is an untold side to him as a man who strove to be a just, worthy Indian king. I read what Aundrey Truschke wrote. One of the most enthralling history books I ever read is Howard Zinn’s “A People's History of the United States”. He was cruel, certainly, but so were other rulers at his time; he killed his brothe. It's short and that makes it accessible to most readers. by Penguin Random House India. Early Years The Indian Prince’s Childhood Aurangzeb Seized … Hindu hater, murderer and religious zealot are just a handful of the modern caricatures of this maligned ruler. One point that she makes persuasively is an entreaty to reconsider our condemnation of Aurangzeb - complex, multi-faceted king - based on modern Indian politics and the aggressive Hindu-Muslim narrative. Throughout the course she tried to explain that Aurangzeb was not an orthodox Muslim but was a potentate. This is certainly not claiming to be an exhaustive "biography" or, "study". It gives an avant-garde perspective on Aurangzeb, who was the sixth Mughal Emperor held responsible for igniting the collapse of the Mughal Empire in India. This is an interesting book. No one argues that he was otherwise than these things but overall I felt the author has done a great job at trying to present a balanced picture, rather than the exaggerated one of popular myths and images. What it paints is a portrait of a man who was firstly driven by a ruthless sense of ambition, followed by an inconsistent desire to act "just" (easily superseded by that ambition) set in the historical context of Empires and dynasties. (To download our E-paper please click here . Despite its erratic style, it does address certain myths about Aurangzeb. Boy, was this guy a complex person. Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth by Audrey Truschke Read time: about 4 minutes C over buys are a real thing, and if you as a bibliophile are going to deny it, I for one, am not buying it! I read what Aundrey Truschke wrote. Start by marking “Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth” as Want to Read: Error rating book. He was a controversial figure then, as now. Her teaching and research interests focus on the cultural, imperial and intellectual history of early modern and modern India (c. 1500-present). Introducing Aurangzeb Unforgettable Aurangzeb The Myth of Aurangzeb the Villain Recovering Aurangzeb the Man 2. Aurangzeb also headed an expansionist state and so … He may not have been righteous but so weren't the other Mughals. It is not in my position to comment on the need and intent behind writing this book but it definitely is not a book that should be read if a genuine opinion is to be formed. Person simplified. Audrey Truschke and F.S. Her teaching and research interests focus on the cultural, imperial and intellectual history of early modern and modern India (c.1500-present). Aurangzeb did not showcase his extreme fanaticism in the early years of his rule. Questions for the historiography of his reign ”, Modern Asian Studies, 41, 1 (2007). The author of this book specializes in Mughal history and Mughal Empire. Aurangzeb Alamgir (r. 1658 1707), the sixth Mughal emperor, is widely reviled in India today. The aim of historical study is something else entirely.”, “Akbar took Brahmins to task for misrepresenting Hindu texts to lower castes and hoped that translating Sanskrit texts into Persian would prompt these (in his opinion) arrogant leaders to reform their ways.”, 32 Short, New Books to Help You CRUSH Your Reading Challenge. Aurangzeb Alamgir, The sixth mughal emperor of hindustan, son of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, was the most controversial and hated Mughal ruler of India. Its like someone trying to portray Hitler as a hero.If there was a way to give negative rating to this book I would have. Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth by Audrey Truschke aims to distinguish fact from propaganda. A revisionist history of Aurangzeb that tries to portray him in a different light but fails, Old wine in an old bottle – that is the impression one feels after reading this small book on the last great Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir. Audrey Truschke is assistant professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University, Newark. He was a controversial figure then, as now. [This petty historian should be trashed. This author is obsessed with Aurangzeb- one of the most vile mass murderers of Indian history. Recovering Aurangzeb the Man. Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb has been cast as an unmitigated villain by the British, a myth which has been enthusiastically adopted by Hindutva apologists to further their agenda of projecting Muslims as cruel bigots and ruthless killers. Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth Mughal emperor, was also the last of the great ones, before the empire began to decline. Retrouvez Aurangzeb [Paperback] Audrey Truschke et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. In her first book titled, ‘Culture of Encounters: Sanskrit at the Mughal Court’, she investigates the role of Sanskrit in Persian speaking Islamic Mughal courts. The book should be read in the spirit it was written- as a "preliminary" engagement/exploration of alternative understandings about Aurangzeb. The sort of cherry-picking of facts that this book employs is adequate to convince the lay reader that Aurangzeb was one of the most pious rulers to have ever walked the face of this Earth. Of all the Mughal kings, from Ẓahir-ud-Din Muhammad Babur to Bahadur Shah II, the life of Aurangzeb appears to be ‘a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma’. Book Review: Aurangzeb- The Man and The Myth by Audrey Truschke. But as he strengthened his position, his worldview turned rigid. Just because the emperor treated his non-Muslim, non-Sunni subjects so badly, his name is revered in Pakistan and other places where jihadists exert their vicious influence. I will be writing a detailed rejoinder soon, but I would strongly advice against wasting your time on this book. He wanted to be a just king, a good Muslim, and a sustainer of Mughal culture and customs. Audrey Truschke makes some compelling arguments in favour of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb; through various examples and written evidence she offers us a fresh perspective on a controversial and often reviled figure. "Someone Else’s Sins Will Not Justify Your Sins", Thoroughly enjoyed the book, for all Non- history Persons, its a very simple read. While many continue to accept the storyline peddled by colonial-era thinkers—that Aurangzeb, a Muslim, was a Hindu-loathing bigot—there is an untold side to him as a man. 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