An Atlas of the Mughal Empire Irfan Habib 1986 Maps Dust Jacket New Delhi

by Irfan Habib

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First edition · Signed

This is the highly regarded An Atlas of the Mughal Empire: Political and Economic Maps with Detailed Notes, Bibliography and Index by renowned historian Irfan Habib. Published by Oxford University Press in association with Aligarh Muslim University. This is the 1986 corrected reprint of the 1982 original — the standard and most desirable edition for scholars. Why This Atlas is Special: • Contains dozens of large, detailed fold-out style maps (political and economic) covering the entire Mughal Empire at different periods (1595, 1601, 1707, etc.). • Includes extensive accompanying notes for each map, statistical tables (such as jama revenue figures by suba), glossary of textile terms, full bibliography, and index. • A landmark reference work used by historians worldwide for the historical geography, administration, and economy of Mughal India. Physical Details: • Large folio format (approx. 17.5” tall / 44 cm) – very impressive on a shelf. • Blue cloth hardcover binding with gold lettering. • Complete with the original red/orange pictorial dust jacket (shows some shelf wear and rubbing, but fully intact — see photos). • Interior pages and maps are clean and tightly bound. Provenance: This copy was acquired in New Delhi on April 17, 1995, with the seller’s neat signature and date on the front endpaper and title page. Condition: Good to Very Good. The book itself is solid with minimal internal wear. The dust jacket shows normal aging and handling marks (scuffs, light soiling, edg

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Year: 1982
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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