In The Last Mughal: The Fall of Delhi 1857, William Dalrymple offers a detailed narrative of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, highlighting the final years of the Mughal Empire. Focusing on the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Dalrymple paints a poignant picture of the political and social upheaval in Delhi. The book blends historical events with personal accounts, describing the siege of the city and the brutal consequences of the uprising. Dalrymple also explores the cultural richness of the Mughal court, juxtaposing it with the empire’s tragic downfall, offering a nuanced and human-centered perspective on the rebellion.
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On a dark evening in November 1862, a cheap coffin is buried in eerie silence. There are no lamentations or panegyrics, for the British Commissioner in charge has insisted, ‘No vesting will remain to distinguish where the last of the Great Mughals rests.’ This Mughal is Bahadur Shah Zafar II, one of the most tolerant and likeable of his remarkable dynasty who found himself leader of a violent and doomed uprising. The Siege of Delhi was the Raj’s Stalingrad, the end of both Mughal power and a remarkable culture.
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Author | William Dalrymple |
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