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Akbar and the Jesuits: An Account of the Jesuit Missions to the Court of Akbar

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Discover Akbar’s reign through Jesuit eyes in “Akbar and the Jesuits.” Explore 16th-century Mughal India, religious debates at the Ibadat Khana, and Akbar’s interactions with Christian missionaries. Translated by C.H. Payne, this historical account delves into Akbar’s court, administration, and the fascinating clash of cultures. ISBN: 9788119139330

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9788119139330
  • Publisher: Manohar Publishers & Distributors
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 160 gr
  • ISBN-10: 811913933X
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 2023
  • Height: 40 mm
  • No of Pages: 334

22 reviews for Akbar and the Jesuits: An Account of the Jesuit Missions to the Court of Akbar

  1. Nishtha Gandotra

    The book provides a unique viewpoint. However, it can be a bit slow-paced at times. Still, worth exploring.

  2. Varun Gandhi

    I really enjoyed it! Definitely worth reading if you are interested in the interactions that were happening.

  3. Anuja Joshi

    What a find! An interesting clash of cultures in Mughal India! I could not put the book down. I highly recommend it.

  4. Devika Pramod

    A different angle, but a must-read for anyone interested in the Mughal empire. Very different, very insightful.

  5. Sahil Satish Dargad

    The religious debates were very fascinating! The writing wasn’t always engaging, but the content made up for it.

  6. Jagrati Goyal

    A fascinating glimpse into Akbar’s court! The Jesuit perspective is unique, but sometimes felt biased. Overall, a worthwhile read for history buffs.

  7. Pankaj Dhalaria

    A very detailed account, but not always the easiest to follow. It required very close reading. Not a light read.

  8. Sourav Saha

    Was an okay read. At times, the book felt like a chore to read. It was not as exciting as I was hoping it would be.

  9. Hemant Holani

    Interesting historical account, though the writing style is a bit dense. Learned a lot about the religious climate of the time.

  10. Sakshi Trivedi

    The book gives lots of details about the administration, but it can feel too dense. I feel this is a niche read.

  11. Ansh Arora

    I enjoyed the book, which gave me an interesting perspective. I feel the book may have had a pro-Jesuit bias.

  12. Ansaf S

    Absolutely loved learning about the interactions between Akbar and the Jesuits! So insightful. Highly recommend!

  13. Saurabh Biswas

    Absolutely fascinating! I couldn’t put it down! Anyone interested in religious history, buy this book now!

  14. Abhishek Khandekar

    A little slow in places, but overall a worthwhile read for anyone wanting to know more about Akbar’s reign.

  15. Prachi Sharma

    The translation was very well done, and easy to read. I highly recommend this book to history enthusiasts.

  16. Arishchuk Trikha

    A decent read. Provides great information, but could have been organized better. I had a hard time getting through it.

  17. Sumit Kumar Jayant

    A must-read for anyone interested in Mughal history! The details about the Ibadat Khana were particularly insightful.

  18. Muskan Rastogi

    A great source of information about the interactions between the Mughal court and Christian missionaries. Recommend it!

  19. Mamidisetti Bharathi

    A valuable contribution to Mughal history! The Jesuit perspective is fascinating, even if it’s a bit one-sided.

  20. Omkar Bhatnagar

    Gave lots of details about court life. It felt biased, but interesting. It was a different perspective than what I’ve read before.

  21. Anant Garg

    The book gave a different look into the Mughal era. The translation was well done. Definitely, I will read it again.

  22. Mohammed Fayiz Rahman M P

    The book gave lots of interesting historical information. The bias was a little heavy, making it hard to follow.

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