Table of Contents

Introduction; The Central Asian Contribution in the Sphere of Indo-Persian Literary & Historical Sources; Evolution & Expansion of Buddhism in Central Asia; Indo-Central Asian Political Relations in the Sixteenth & Seventeenth Centuries; Linkages & Interactions between the Mughal Rulers & the Lands Beyond the Hindukush in the Sixteenth Century; Central Asian Heritage in the Mughal Polity; Turco-Mongolian Heritage in the Mughal Polity; Indo-Central Asian Exchanges & Interactions in the Spheres of the Fine Arts, Handicrafts & Technology; Central Asian Contribution to Indian Culture; Central Asian Impact on Indian Madrasas; Indo-Central Asian Trade Relations; Indo-Central Asian Scenario in Present Times; Some Aspects of Indo-Turkmenistan Relations; A Vindication of Bairam Khan & a Reappraisal of His Role in Mughal Court Politics; Central Asia & Indo-Iranian Relations: Historical & Cultural Perspectives; A Constellation of Iranian Talents in the Indian Sky; Index.

About the Author

Mansura Haidar, Chairpersons and Coordinator, Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, possesses a brilliant academic record.