The tradition of Persian historiography was introduced in India, during the twelfth century. Several remarkable works on history were completed during the Sultanate and Mughal period. This volume deals with the period of the development of Persian historiography in India, from the second half of the seventeenth century to the first half of eighteenth century. Most Persian chronicles written during this period are still lying in manuscript form. This volume ...
Shah-i-Hamedan Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani: His Life and Works
Mir Saiyid Ali Hamedani, well known as Shah-i-Hamedan (1314-1385) belonged to the Kubraviya order. He migrated from Iran and laid down the foundation of the Kubraviya order in Kashmir. He is the author of a large number of works, of which one – Zakhiratul Muluk deals with the nature of the Islamic state, the duties of rulers and rights of the people. It is significant that a sufi should write a book on the nature of government. Hamedani was also a social ...
