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Already an international bestseller, A Kingdom Divided continues the epic story of the Moghuls, one of the most magnificent and violent dynasties in world history.India, 1530. Humayun, the newly crowned second Moghul emperor, is a fortunate man. His father, Babur, has left him wealth, glory, and an empire that stretches a thousand miles south of the Khyber Pass; he must now build on his legacy, and make the Moghuls worthy of their legendary forebear, Tamburlaine.But, unbeknownst to him, show more Humayun is already in grave danger. His half brothers are plotting against him; they doubt that he has the strength, the will, the brutality needed to command the Moghul armies and lead them to still-greater glories. Soon Humayun will be locked in a terrible battle: not only for his crown, not only for his life, but for the existence of the very empire itself. show lessTags
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AKBAR EMERGES AS A CHARISMATIC AND VISIONARY EMPEROR — AMBITIOUS, TOLERANT, AND COMPLEX. RUTHERFORD BRINGS INDIA’S VAST TAPESTRY OF CULTURE AND CONFLICT TO LIFE WITH POETIC YET GRIPPING STORYTELLING.
Continuing the story of the Moghul Empire by taking up the story of Humayun. Once again all the political intrigue and scenes of action are based on the testimony of those who witnessed the events. The book rattles along at a good pace and is excellent if you fancy learning something about this dynasty without if feeling like learning. The writing isn't outstanding but more than adequate and the book is very much in the style of Conn Iggulden but perhaps not quite as good.
Excellent book based on the 2nd emperor of moghuls Humayun. Author has been truthful about all the events in the book from the death of khanzada Humayun's sister and Hindal Humayun's half brother. He has truthfully given after notes about their death mentioned in book is fictional. This book describes about the life of Humayun and author has described properly with proper details and research... overall a GOODREAD.... 😊
Interesting read for the historical background, however I don't like his writing style.
The story of Humayun and his struggles to regain his throne...
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- A Kingdom Divided
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- Humayun, Emperor of India
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