{"product_id":"akbar-a-novel-of-history-by-shazi-zaman-hardcover","title":"Akbar A Novel Of History by Shazi Zaman","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis richly imagined historical novel brings to life the reign of \u003cstrong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eEmperor Akbar\u003c\/strong\u003e through vivid scenes and deep psychological insight. Opening in May 1578, the narrative portrays Akbar in a trance-like state—quotidian historians gloss over such episodes, but Zaman uses them as windows into the emperor's restless psyche. The story delves into his ambitious rule, religious reforms (like Din‑i‑Ilahi), debates with clergymen and religious leaders, openness to diverse faiths, and creative endeavors in art and architecture .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShazi Zaman\u003c\/strong\u003e is an experienced \u003cstrong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"58\"\u003ejournalist and historian\u003c\/strong\u003e who spent 20 years writing this novel in Hindi before its English translation in 2021 by Speaking Tiger \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/AKBAR-NOVEL-HISTORY-Shazi-Zaman\/dp\/9354470629?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.in\/AKBAR-NOVEL-HISTORY-Shazi-Zaman\/dp\/9354470629?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A graduate in History from St. Stephen’s College (Delhi), he began his broadcast career at Doordarshan and went on to lead editorial roles at BBC World Service, Aaj Tak, Zee, Star News, and ABP News Network \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thestatesman.com\/supplements\/20-years-of-research-leads-to-this-new-book-2-1502473138.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.thestatesman.com\/supplements\/20-years-of-research-leads-to-this-new-book-2-1502473138.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. His meticulous research spans local and international archives and sites, and he deliberately avoided secondary sources or popular depictions, striving for fresh insight rooted in primary evidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255600767162,"sku":"34L1KS1Z5-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_3281e529-b005-4d4c-a3c0-1efb05a161d4.jpg?v=1761066331","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/akbar-a-novel-of-history-by-shazi-zaman-hardcover","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}