The Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire Through Illustrated Narratives

An engaging illustrated book, co-authored by Ashwitha Jayakumar and Nikhil Gulati, chronicles the Mughal Empire's history from its founding by Babur in 1526 to Bahadur Shah Zafar's exile in 1857. The work offers vivid narratives and illustrations, making it both informative and enjoyable.

The Mughal Empire's captivating history, from Babur's humble beginnings in 1526 to Bahadur Shah Zafar's humiliating exile in 1857, is vividly documented in a newly released illustrated book. Called ''The Book of Emperors,'' it is co-authored by Ashwitha Jayakumar and Nikhil Gulati and published by Penguin Random House India.

Babur, known as Zahiruddin Muhammad and a descendant of conquerors Timur and Genghis Khan, established the Mughal Empire in India. Jayakumar aims to capture the chaos and complexity of the Mughal world through a narrative history approach filled with anecdotes from primary sources.

Spanning 300 years, the book highlights the rich stories of emperors, their families, and their impact on the land they ruled. Award-winning illustrator Gulati brings the era to life with captivating art based on Mughal miniature paintings. ''The Book of Emperors'' is now available for purchase for Rs 499.

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