A book by Khwaja Hasan Nizami; translated by Rana Safvi
The flag of the grand Mughal Empire flew over Delhi undefeated for nearly over 300 years. But then, 1857 arrived and the mighty sword fell helpless in the face of the British force. Driven out from their palaces and palanquins onto the streets in search of food and shelter, the dethroned royals of the Mughal court scrambled to survive. Through twenty-nine accounts of the survivors of the Uprising of 1857, Khwaja Hasan Nizami documents the devastating tale of the erstwhile glorious royalty's struggle with the hardships thrust upon them by a ruthless new enemy.
Book Reviews
“Despite the inherent challenges of translating such prose into a foreign language and idiom, Safvi, an acclaimed historian herself, has not just rendered it into English but has given it a new and accessible texture.” - Mint Lounge
Price: Rs. 499
Pages: 244
Publisher: Hachette India
ISBN: 978-9393701145