Ali Anooshahr, Slavery in the Early Mughal World: The Life and Thoughts of Jawhar Aftabachi (1520s–1580s) , Oxford: Oxford University Press 2025, 176 pp., ISBN 9780198937456

Key Points

• To analyze the life and thoughts of Jawhar Aftabachi within the context of Mughal slavery during the 16th century.
• Historical analysis of primary texts and records from the Mughal era
• Examination of Aftabachi's writings and perspectives on slavery
• Contextual comparison with other historical figures and societal norms
• Insights into Aftabachi's views on the institution of slavery
• Illustration of social hierarchy during the Mughal period
• Understanding of the personal experiences of enslaved individuals

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