The History of Bengal: From the First Mohammedan Invasion until the Virtual Conquest of that Country by the English AD 1757
After a military career with the East India Company, Charles Stewart (1764–1837) focused his attention on the study of oriental languages. Following his return to England in 1806, he assumed the professorship of Arabic, Persian and Hindustani at the East India College in Hertfordshire. His scholarly achievements include an 1809 catalogue of the library of Tipu Sultan of Mysore, and this work, published in 1813, which formed the first serious study in English of the history of Bengal. The book is split into six sections. The first five cover the early Islamic conquests and dynasties from the ninth century onwards. The bulk of the book then covers the Mughal era and ensuing period of independent nawabs, providing also a detailed assessment of the events leading up to the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the beginning of British dominance.
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The History of Bengal: From the First Mohammedan Invasion until the Virtual Conquest of that Country by the English AD 1757
After a military career with the East India Company, Charles Stewart (1764–1837) focused his attention on the study of oriental languages. Following his return to England in 1806, he assumed the professorship of Arabic, Persian and Hindustani at the East India College in Hertfordshire. His scholarly achievements include an 1809 catalogue of the library of Tipu Sultan of Mysore, and this work, published in 1813, which formed the first serious study in English of the history of Bengal. The book is split into six sections. The first five cover the early Islamic conquests and dynasties from the ninth century onwards. The bulk of the book then covers the Mughal era and ensuing period of independent nawabs, providing also a detailed assessment of the events leading up to the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the beginning of British dominance.
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The History of Bengal: From the First Mohammedan Invasion until the Virtual Conquest of that Country by the English AD 1757

The History of Bengal: From the First Mohammedan Invasion until the Virtual Conquest of that Country by the English AD 1757

by Charles Stewart
The History of Bengal: From the First Mohammedan Invasion until the Virtual Conquest of that Country by the English AD 1757

The History of Bengal: From the First Mohammedan Invasion until the Virtual Conquest of that Country by the English AD 1757

by Charles Stewart

Overview

After a military career with the East India Company, Charles Stewart (1764–1837) focused his attention on the study of oriental languages. Following his return to England in 1806, he assumed the professorship of Arabic, Persian and Hindustani at the East India College in Hertfordshire. His scholarly achievements include an 1809 catalogue of the library of Tipu Sultan of Mysore, and this work, published in 1813, which formed the first serious study in English of the history of Bengal. The book is split into six sections. The first five cover the early Islamic conquests and dynasties from the ninth century onwards. The bulk of the book then covers the Mughal era and ensuing period of independent nawabs, providing also a detailed assessment of the events leading up to the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and the beginning of British dominance.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781108055536
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 03/28/2013
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History
Pages: 590
Product dimensions: 8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x 1.18(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; Preliminary discourse; 1. Of the early Mohammedan conquerors of India; 2. The Ghorian dynasty; 3. Of the early Mohammedan conquerors of Bengal; 4. Of the independent kings of Bengal; 5. The Shere Shah dynasty; 6. Governors under the Moghul dynasty; Appendix.
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