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An account of the foreign relations of the Mughal Empire in India based on original Persian sources. Mughal diplomacy, its connection with diplomacy in general and oriental diplomacy in particular, with special reference to the privileges of ambassadors ceremonials, etc. at the Mughal court. Relations with Persia, and controversy about Qandahar. Relations with Trans-Oxiana, and the Central Asiatic policy of the Mughal Emperors with an account of Abdullah' Khan Usbeg's treaty with Akbar concerning the division of Persia and Amangzeb'a attempts to revive the old alliance. Relations with Turkey and the attitude of the Mughal Emperors towards the Ottoman Caliphate, with an account of Shahjahan's attempt to form a league of sunni powers against Persia. |
