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The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857,Used
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On a hazy November afternoon in Rangoon, 1862, a shrouded corpse was escorted by a small group of British soldiers to an anonymous grave in a prison enclosure. As the British Commissioner in charge insisted, No vestige will remain to distinguish where the last of the Great Moghuls rests.Bahadur Shah Zafar II, the last Mughal Emperor, was a mystic, an accomplished poet and a skilled calligrapher. But while his Mughal ancestors had controlled most of India, the aged Zafar was king in name only. Deprived of real political power by the East India Company, he nevertheless succeeded in creating a court of great brilliance, and presided over one of the great cultural renaissances of Indian history.Then, in 1857, Zafar gave his blessing to a rebellion among the Companys own Indian troops, thereby transforming an army mutiny into the largest uprising any empire had to face in the entire course of the nineteenth century. The Siege of Delhi was the Rajs Stalingrad: one of the most horrific events in the history of Empire, in which thousands on both sides died. And when the British took the citysecuring their hold on the subcontinent for the next ninety yearstens of thousands more Indians were executed, including all but two of Zafars sixteen sons. By the end of the fourmonth siege, Delhi was reduced to a battered, empty ruin, and Zafar was sentenced to exile in Burma. There he died, the last Mughal ruler in a line that stretched back to the sixteenth century.Awardwinning historian and travel writer William Dalrymple shapes his powerful retelling of this fateful course of events from groundbreaking material: previously unexamined Urdu and Persian manuscripts that include Indian eyewitness accounts and records of the Delhi courts, police and administration during the siege. The Last Mughal is a revelatory workthe first to present the Indian perspective on the fall of Delhiand has as its heart both the dazzling capital personified by Zafar and the stories of the individuals tragically caught up in one of the bloodiest upheavals in history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857'? A: 'The Last Mughal' explores the life of Bahadur Shah Zafar II, the last Mughal Emperor, and the events surrounding the 1857 uprising in India against British colonial rule.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by William Dalrymple, an award-winning historian and travel writer known for his works on Indian history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Indian history? A: Yes, 'The Last Mughal' is ideal for readers interested in Indian history, particularly those wanting to understand the cultural and political context of the 1857 uprising.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Last Mughal'? A: 'The Last Mughal' is a hardcover historical narrative that combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 534 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring a quality reading experience.
- Q: When was 'The Last Mughal' published? A: 'The Last Mughal' was published on March 27, 2007.
- Q: Does the book include primary sources? A: Yes, the author utilizes previously unexamined Urdu and Persian manuscripts, including eyewitness accounts and records from the Delhi courts during the siege.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Last Mughal'? A: The book explores themes of power, culture, rebellion, and the tragic downfall of a dynasty through the lens of Bahadur Shah Zafar II's reign.
- Q: Is 'The Last Mughal' appropriate for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and provides valuable insights for academic study on colonial India and historical narratives.