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Synopsis Though there are many books on the history of medieval India, this book is different in nature and various aspects. This book begins with the origins of Islam, its spread and introduction in India, the invasions of Ghori and Ghaznavi, the destruction of Hindukingdoms, the battles of Tarain, and ends with advent and establishment of supremacy of East India Company, The famous historical characters enter into the book and the author portraits their life and times very effectively. The characters like Ghori, Ghaznavi, Prithviraj, Jaichand, Qutbuddin Aibak, Altmush, Razia, Balban, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyads, Lodis, Babar, Rana Sanga, Humayun, Shershah, Akbar, Hemu, Rana Pratap, Jehangir, Noorhjahan, Shahjahan, aurangzab, Mir Jumla, shivaji, Guru Govind Singh, Sayyad brothers and Shah alam plus all major and minor characters find a place in the book. besides the famous battles, the then socio-economic situation, architecture etc. have been discussed succinctly by the author. This book should be useful to the students and teachers of medieval Indian history.