The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857
The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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BetaThe Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007534
Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyDelhi • 1850s
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World History2007
Adult
18+ years
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The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857 by William Dalrymple explores the events and people involved in the 1857 Indian Rebellion. It focuses on the life of Bahadur Shah Zafar II, the last Mughal emperor, and the impact of British colonial forces on Delhi's fall, providing a detailed historical account of this pivotal period.
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William Dalrymple's The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857 is acclaimed for its comprehensive research and vivid depiction of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Critics praise its engaging narrative and rich historical detail but note its dense prose can be challenging for some readers. Overall, it offers a balanced and enlightening perspective on a pivotal historical event.
Who Should Read The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857?
A reader fascinated by historical narratives, colonial India, and the cultural exchanges between East and West would enjoy The Last Mughal. Fans of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon or India: A History by John Keay may find it equally engaging.
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Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyDelhi • 1850s
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World History2007
Adult
18+ years
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