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Title: A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India
Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Translation of the "Chronica dos reis de Bisnaga" written by Domingos Paes and Fernão Nunes about 1520 and 1535, respectively, with a historical introduction by Robert Sewell.
Credits: This Etext Created by Jeroen Hellingman
Summary: "A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India" by Robert Sewell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rise and significance of the Vijayanagar Empire, a major Hindu kingdom in South India that emerged in the 14th century as a bulwark against the Islamic invasions from the north. Through translations of two Portuguese chronicles from the period, the author illuminates the grandeur of the empire's capital and the political dynamics of the time, including conflicts and interactions with neighboring Islamic states. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for understanding the historical context of the Vijayanagar Empire, particularly highlighting the significant year of 1336 when the kingdom was founded. It introduces key figures from the chronicles, such as the early rulers Harihara and Bukka, and the challenges they faced against the encroaching forces of Muhammad Taghlaq of Delhi. In this initial section, Sewell sets the stage for an exploration of the empire's successes in resisting foreign invasion, capturing both the personal experiences of contemporaneous travelers and the impact of these events on the broader tapestry of Indian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sewell, Robert, 1845-1925
Author: Nunes, Fernão, active 16th century
Author: Paes, Domingos, active 16th century
EBook No.: 3310
Published: Jul 1, 2002
Downloads: 219
Language: English
Subject: Vijayanagar (Empire) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India
Note: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note: Translation of the "Chronica dos reis de Bisnaga" written by Domingos Paes and Fernão Nunes about 1520 and 1535, respectively, with a historical introduction by Robert Sewell.
Credits: This Etext Created by Jeroen Hellingman
Summary: "A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India" by Robert Sewell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rise and significance of the Vijayanagar Empire, a major Hindu kingdom in South India that emerged in the 14th century as a bulwark against the Islamic invasions from the north. Through translations of two Portuguese chronicles from the period, the author illuminates the grandeur of the empire's capital and the political dynamics of the time, including conflicts and interactions with neighboring Islamic states. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for understanding the historical context of the Vijayanagar Empire, particularly highlighting the significant year of 1336 when the kingdom was founded. It introduces key figures from the chronicles, such as the early rulers Harihara and Bukka, and the challenges they faced against the encroaching forces of Muhammad Taghlaq of Delhi. In this initial section, Sewell sets the stage for an exploration of the empire's successes in resisting foreign invasion, capturing both the personal experiences of contemporaneous travelers and the impact of these events on the broader tapestry of Indian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sewell, Robert, 1845-1925
Author: Nunes, Fernão, active 16th century
Author: Paes, Domingos, active 16th century
EBook No.: 3310
Published: Jul 1, 2002
Downloads: 219
Language: English
Subject: Vijayanagar (Empire) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.