Synopsis: : Encyclopaedia of Islamic Empires and Dynasties 15 Vols. 1st Edition |
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As is well known and appreciated by all scholarly circles, Islam is ideologically against the imperialism and hierarchy. With the demise of Holy prophet, his close companions decided to select a leader to lead the Muslims. This leader was known as the khalifa or caliph. First, there were four caliphs, called, pious caliphs or righteous caliphs. Then, the first Islamic dynasty was established by Umayyad family, who established the practice of hereditary succession. Umayyads were overthrown by Abbasids.
The most important event in this era was the series of crusades between Muslims and Christians. Ghazi Salahuddin, the great Muslim hero, finally defeated the crusaders. When Abbasids captured Damascus, one of the Umayyad princes had escaped to Spain to found Umayyad rule there. The Muslims ruled over Spain for nearly eight centuries. In Persia, a new dynasty called Safavids came to power. Then, emerged Zand dynasty, which was overthrown by Qajars and they were in turn replaced by Pahlavis. In east, Mongols converted to Islam and became known as the II-Khanids. They were succeeded by Timur and his descendents. Later, Ottomans or Turks became the dominant power in the Islamic world. They conquered much of Eastern Europe and nearly the whole of the Arab world.
This research-based work is a thorough Study of the rise of Islam and its journey to Success over a millennia. This is an asset for all scholars and lovers of Islamic studies.
Dr. M.I. Naved, a distinguished scholar and an academic, is a familiar name to the academic circles. As a senior member of the teaching faculty at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, he is devoted and dedicated to the cause of research, learning and knowledge. An M.A., Ph.D., he is an ace writer and a prolific poet, too. Adept in English, Persian, Urdu and Hindi, he is an active and dynamic academic personality,
Dr. Naved has successfully participated in many seminars, symposia and academic sessions in India and abroad. On the basis of his research-based studies and new findings, he is highly respected in academic and scholarly circles, all over. He has several books to his credit, including a few on Islamic Studies and Islamic History, which is his forte now. Currently, he is engaged in his project on: 'Islam over the two millennia'.
The Title "Encyclopaedia of Islamic Empires and Dynasties " is written by M.H. Syed, M.I. Naved. This book was published in the year 2009. The ISBN number 8126141328|9788126141326 is assigned to the Hardback version of this title. This book also comes in Hardback . The book displayed here is a 1st Edition edition. This book has total of pp. cxxii + 4696 (Pages). It is a multi volume book, other associated volume(s) is/are Encyclopaedia of Islamic Empires and Dynasties . The publisher of this title is Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.. We have about 10981 other great books from this publisher. Encyclopaedia of Islamic Empires and Dynasties is currently Available with us.