Editorial Reviews. From Publishers Weekly. Drawn largely from the autobiography of Babur, the Book 1 of 6 in Empire of the Moghul Series (6 Book Series). The first book in the Empire of the Moghul series: chronicling the rise and fall of the Moghul rulers of India, beginning with Babur who swept in from Central Asia. Raiders from the North is the first in a quintet of novels chronicling the rise and fall of the Moghul Empire. The story begins in when the ruler of Ferghana.
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Trust me, there is not a single dull page in the novel. The book was long and boring at times, then it would pick up for awhile. The succeeding Mughal emperors were all enigmatic men and depending on whom you ask you will get heroic or vilifying accounts of these men. Visit our Help Moghhl. Every character was tthe excellently. Articles to be expanded from August All articles to be expanded Pages to import images to Wikidata.
Written by Bhuvan Gupta Occasional blogger. The lifestyle and atmosphere of the time is also vividly depicted. He talks to Humayun about the importance of keeping the family together asking him to forgive his brothers of any wrong they might do. From the Place in the Valley Deep in the Forest. Books by Alex Rutherford. What is interesting of Babur’s strategies for establishing his dominance over Hindustan – especially in current times – is the use of religion as a tool of employee motivation aimed moguul aid a king’s desire to be called emperor.
Apr 02, Jane rated it liked it Shelves: I don’t know if the characters are supposed to have some speech impediment that only allows them to say one sentence without taking rhe overly dramatic and unnecessary pause, but once you notice the ellipses taking over the dialogue, it’s all you can see.
Raiders from the North
As an Indian and particularly an aficionado of history I know what followed was one of the greatest and most brutal empires in the world. What we have are long list of decisions but focused on why someone would need to be killed and how to do it. Definately worth buying if you are interested in Mughal History. In the realm of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, neighbor to Pakistan, India and Persia in the later part of the 15th century, this first installment begins the life of 12 year old Prince Babur Mirza, son of Timur Tamburlaine and great grandson of Genghis Khan.
I had read the first three parts of the Conqueror series by him and I wanted to know more about Indian history so I started off with this novel, hoping to acquaint myself with Babur – the first Mughal emperor of India. Alex Rutherford brings the period and the history of the region alive.
Share your thoughts with other customers. Fought between the forces of Babur and the Delhi Sultan — Ibrahim Lodi, it was a decisive one in helping Babur establish a foothold in India. The trend that I have seen in what little historic fiction I have read is that they tend to make heroes of the protagonists.
A good read and historically correct, but this is not a history vrom and some of the important characters are fictitious. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer – no Kindle device required. I have no knowledge about the Mughal Empire, but my son does. Memoirs of Babur, Prince and Emperor with much literary license of Rutherford to fill in gaps and to make a better novel, this story told of the life and deeds of an important historical figure, but I thought it nothing outstanding.
It was a damn good read. Enter stage right, Raiders from the North. But te are so many versions of these books available. The path to conquering emoire nation is always littered with blood and iron. I have outright enjoyed Raiders from the North and the other three books in the Empire of the Moghul quintet.
I never connected with any of the characters; raidrrs whole novel felt nortu some exotic tale from another world, at arm’s length from me. He goes on to succeed his father as the ruler of Ferghana and then sets his eyes on the ultimate prize the city of Samakhand of Timur the Lame and goes about to claim them. Personally, I liked it and enjoyed it. It is when the ruler of Ferghana dies in an extraordinary accident.
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Book Review: Empire Of The Mughal : Raiders From The North by Alex Rutherford
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I have so often been to the tombs and monuments they left behind but after reading this book really want to go frim and see whatever I can with a new perspective.
It also detailed his religio-political koghul and way of life. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Rutherford mostly remains true to history but has embellished a few characters to liven up the tale. And though I absolutely do not regret having chosen this book, I have to say that I found Conn Iggulden’s style of writing much more well rounded.
It’s Autumn, the sun is shining, the garden is having its last rajders spurt before winter. Then on the second reading I stuck with it to the end. Although I know something of Indian history, I did learn some new things. Do not really know which one to pick up and begin.
Raiders from the North by Alex Rutherford
We find Babur at such a young age thrown in quest for throne, raiedrs quest coveted by many. Thank you for making a comprehensive book review. But towards the end I thought that the subsequent books in the series were probably not going to break any new ground.
They have written seven historical non-fiction books. But sometimes it does not work out Babur’s grandmother, mother, raiderss and first wife were very capable women each in her season.
Im not really not into history and facts.
The authors Diane and Michael have to be commended on the spectacular job they have done in recreating the life based on the memoirs and whatever historical accounts they could assimilate. He was almost illiterate, who after becoming a king by birth the age of 12, raidfrs most of his life trying to justify his Taimuri lineage.