The Struggle for Pakistan: A Muslim Homeland and Global Politics

The Men Who Ruled India is a compelling collection of biographical sketches of the British men who held the reins of power in India during the colonial period. Philip Mason examines the lives and legacies of figures such as Lord Curzon, Lord Lytton, and others who shaped the policies and events of British India. The book explores how these men navigated the complex political and social landscapes of the Indian subcontinent, often balancing imperial interests with local realities. Mason’s engaging narrative offers an insightful view of the personalities and decisions that defined British rule in India.

Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond investigates the environmental and geographic factors that influenced the development of civilizations. Diamond argues that geography played a crucial role in determining which societies prospered and others were doomed to fail.

Sindh Under the Mughals by Humera Naz examines the historical development of Sindh during the Mughal era. The book focuses on the historiography, analyzing how historical narratives were formed and the impact of Mughal rule on the region from 1591 to 1737.

On a dark evening in November 1862, a cheap coffin is buried in eerie silence. There are no lamentations or panegyrics, for the British Commissioner in charge has insisted, ‘No vesting will remain to distinguish where the last of the Great Mughals rests.’ This Mughal is Bahadur Shah Zafar II, one of the most tolerant and likeable of his remarkable dynasty who found himself leader of a violent and doomed uprising. The Siege of Delhi was the Raj’s Stalingrad, the end of both Mughal power and a remarkable culture.

Yousuf Bin Tashfin by Naseem Hijazi is a historical novel that portrays the life and leadership of the famous Berber king, Yousuf Bin Tashfin. It explores his rise to power, military conquests, and role in the spread of Islam