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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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- Q: What is the page count of 'The Last Mughal'? A: The book has five hundred thirty-four pages. It provides a detailed narrative of the last Mughal Emperor's life and the events leading to the fall of Delhi.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is hardcover. The durable binding is ideal for preserving the book's content over time.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Last Mughal'? A: The author is William Dalrymple. He is an award-winning historian known for his works on Indian history.
- Q: How do I read 'The Last Mughal' effectively? A: You can read it at your own pace. It is suitable for history enthusiasts or anyone interested in the Indian independence movement.
- Q: Is 'The Last Mughal' suitable for young readers? A: No, it is not specifically designed for children. The content is complex and may be more suitable for adults and older teens.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Last Mughal'? A: The book explores themes of cultural renaissance, rebellion, and the tragic fall of a dynasty. It presents a unique Indian perspective on historical events.
- Q: How should I care for 'The Last Mughal'? A: Store it in a cool, dry place. To keep it in good condition, avoid exposing it to direct sunlight and handle it carefully.
- Q: Can I use this book as a reference for academic purposes? A: Yes, it is well-researched and includes previously unexamined manuscripts. It can serve as a valuable resource for historical studies.
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- Q: How does 'The Last Mughal' compare to other historical narratives? A: It offers a unique Indian perspective unlike many Western narratives. This approach provides deeper insights into the historical context of the period.
- Q: Is 'The Last Mughal' appropriate for readers interested in Indian history? A: Yes, it is highly recommended for those interested in Indian history. The book presents an in-depth look at a pivotal moment.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'The Last Mughal'? A: The genre is historical non-fiction. It combines thorough research with engaging storytelling to present historical events.