, the work became accessible to Western scholars through two major English efforts: The Raymond Translation (1789)
Siyar-ul-Mutakherin (translated as "Review of Modern Times") is a seminal 18th-century historical work written in Persian by . Completed around 1781–1784, it provides a rare, detailed account of the decline of the Mughal Empire and the early establishment of British rule in India from an Indian perspective. Historical Significance siyar-ul-mutakherin pdf
: Unlike many contemporary accounts, it offers a critique of the British East India Company's administrative and judicial systems, noting their role in the region's economic shifts. Structure of the Work The text is typically divided into three volumes: , the work became accessible to Western scholars