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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: The Travels and Adventures of the Turkish Admiral Sidi Ali Reïs (1553–1556) is a remarkable 16th-century travel narrative translated from Turkish, detailing the overland journey of Ottoman Admiral Sidi Ali Reïs after losing his fleet in a naval battle near India. Stranded, he traveled through India, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Persia, recording rich observations on geography, politics, cultures, and religions. The book offers rare insights into Mughal India, Safavid Persia, and Turkic Central Asia during a turbulent era. Through detailed notes and commentary, the Author by A. Vambéry contextualizes Sidi Ali's experiences, making this work a vital historical and cultural document. About The Author: Arminius Vambery (1832–1913) was a Hungarian scholar, traveler, and orientalist renowned for his extensive explorations of Central Asia and the Middle East. Fluent in multiple languages, he gathered valuable ethnographic and linguistic knowledge, often traveling undercover to study Islamic cultures. Vambery's work influenced Western understanding of the region and inspired future explorers. He also contributed to Oriental studies through lectures and writings, bridging Eastern and Western scholarly traditions during the 19th century. The Title 'The Travels and Adventures of the Turkish Admiral Sidi Ali Reïs in India, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Persia, During the Years 1553-1556: Translated from the Turkish, With Notes written/authored/edited by A. Vambery', published in the year 1899. The ISBN 9789374143773 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 335 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Travel. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.