{"product_id":"rebel-sultans-the-deccan-from-khilji-to-shivaji-by-manu-s-pillai","title":"Rebel Sultans: The Deccan from Khilji to Shivaji By Manu S. Pillai","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA RIVETING EPIC OF THE DECCAN—WHERE EMPIRES ROSE AND LEGENDS WERE BORN.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eSpanning the turbulent centuries from the late thirteenth to the early eighteenth, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eRebel Sultans\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterful chronicle of the Deccan. Manu S. Pillai weaves a dramatic narrative that moves from the arrival of Alauddin Khilji to the historic rise of Shivaji. This is not just a history of rulers; it is a tapestry of intrigue, valor, and cultural brilliance set in one of India’s most fascinating regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWithin these pages, you will encounter a host of compelling characters: the valorous Queen Chand Bibi, the Ethiopian warlord Malik Ambar, the mighty Krishnadeva Raya on the Diamond Throne, and Ibrahim II of Bijapur, a prince who famously venerated Hindu gods. From the rise and fall of the Vijayanagar Empire to the courtly politics of the Bahmani kings and their successors, this book captures the sweeping, often overlooked history of the Deccan with vivid detail and flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNarrative History at its Best:\u003c\/b\u003e Pillai brings complex historical figures and forgotten kingdoms to life with the intensity of a novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBroad Historical Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a comprehensive yet deeply engaging look at a critical era in Indian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Insight:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the rich syncretism, political power plays, and cultural identities that defined the Deccan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Reading:\u003c\/b\u003e A must-have for anyone interested in the history of Bengaluru and the broader Deccan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTravel through the history of the Deccan. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eRebel Sultans\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52503441965339,"sku":null,"price":505.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71W11VAdSqL._SL1400.jpg?v=1783748250","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/rebel-sultans-the-deccan-from-khilji-to-shivaji-by-manu-s-pillai","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}