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The Kitab-I-Yamini: Historical Memoirs Of The Amir Sabaktagin And The Sultan Mahmud Of Ghazna

The Kitab-I-Yamini: Historical Memoirs Of The Amir Sabaktagin And The Sultan Mahmud Of Ghazna

Utbi, Al
Reynolds, James

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesCentral Asian History

ISBN10: 1163127175
ISBN13: 9781163127179
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 550
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Kitab-I-Yamini is a historical memoir written by Al Utbi that chronicles the lives of two powerful rulers of Ghazna, Amir Sabaktagin and Sultan Mahmud. The book is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on the life and conquests of Amir Sabaktagin, who was the founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty, and the second part focusing on his son, Sultan Mahmud, who ruled the empire for 30 years and is known for his military campaigns and patronage of the arts.The memoir provides a detailed account of the political and social landscape of the region during the 10th and 11th centuries, including the conflicts between different tribes and kingdoms, the rise of Islam, and the influence of Persian culture. It also sheds light on the personal lives of the two rulers, their relationships with their families and courtiers, and their religious beliefs and practices.The Kitab-I-Yamini is considered an important source of information for historians and scholars interested in the history of Central Asia and the Islamic world. It provides a vivid and engaging account of the lives of two of the most significant rulers of the region and their contributions to the development of the Ghaznavid dynasty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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