Invaders and Infidels: From Sindh to Delhi: The 500-Year by Sandeep Balakrishna in Paperback

 

Invaders and Infidels: From Sindh to Delhi: The 500-Year by Sandeep Balakrishna in Paperback is a captivating work of history that reveals the origins and journey of Islamic invasions in India. It explores the first Muslim conquest and concludes with Babur's invasion of Hindustan during the reign of the Delhi Sultanate, which lasted for over 300 years. This remarkable tale encompasses a vast range of events, forever altering the course of India's history and introducing it to a foreign faith and oppressive rule unlike anything it had known before. Within this narrative lies two prominent themes, often overlooked in traditional Indian history. While these invasions were short-lived, their long-lasting impact was the destruction and loss of Classical India. "Invaders and Infidels" is a must-read for anyone interested in the pre-Medieval era of India, a crucial era in the cultural and civilizational story of this ancient land.