A detailed account of the rise and peak of the Mughal state (1526–1720) .
Focuses on the role of Indians in the transition to colonial rule .
A social history told through the lives of eight individuals . The New Cambridge History of India
Covering political, social, economic, and cultural developments, it spans the Mughal Empire, regional states, British colonialism, and modern Indian society .
If you're interested in a particular era, I can provide more details on specific volumes, such as: The era? The Maratha Empire? The transition to British rule ? The New Cambridge History of India A detailed account of the rise and peak
Instead of one, large chronological story, the series is composed of short, self-contained books, allowing for specialization .
It was designed to update the earlier Cambridge History of India, taking into account new archival research and changing perspectives on South Asian history . Notable Volumes and Topics The transition to British rule
Examines the role of scientific knowledge in colonial rule . The series is organized into four main parts : Pt. I: The Mughals and their Contemporaries Pt. II: Indian States and the Transition to Colonialism