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John F. Richards discusses the history of the Mughal Empire in this detailed book. Summary of the Book The Mughals changed the face of Asia forever. In this book, the author discusses an academic overview of their complete history. He begins with Babur’s advent into India and how he brought his armies from Kabul to face the Delhi Sultans. He writes of the rule of Babur and how his successors advanced the Empire south, covering most of India under the Mughal flag. He also discusses Akbar the Great, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, detailing the achievements and mistakes of each ruler. The author also discusses the progression of Islam throughout the area under the Mughal reign and the architecture and art of the period. About John F. Richards John F. Richards was an English historian and the professor of history at Duke University.