THE “PRIZE LIBRARY.”
LEGENDARY & ROMANTIC
TALES OF INDIAN HISTORY.
BY
THE REV. HOBART CAUNTER, B.D.
LONDON:
FREDERICK WARNE AND CO.
AND NEW YORK.
A collection of linked historical romances and legends drawn from Muslim-era annals in India, retelling episodes of conquest, sieges, and court intrigue alongside personal stories of love, rivalry, and social constraints. Narratives emphasize military encounters, dramatic reversals, and moral consequences while also touching on cultural practices such as harem confinement and caste tensions. The volume combines an introductory historical summary and preface with individual tales that blend romance, legend, and moral reflection, aiming to present vivid scenes of conflict, loyalty, ambition, and the human costs of power.
THE “PRIZE LIBRARY.”
BY
THE REV. HOBART CAUNTER, B.D.
LONDON:
FREDERICK WARNE AND CO.
AND NEW YORK.