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Dastan-E-Ghadar
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- Book Synopsis
- Zahir Dehlvi, an accomplished poet and official in the court of Bahadur Shah Zafar, lived through the cataclysmic Revolt of 1857 that changed the course of history, marking the end of Mughal dominion and the instatement of the British Raj. Dehlvi's memoir, written on his deathbed, not only chronicles the fading glory of the Mughal court and his entry into a vanishing way of life, but also, most importantly, pivots on the horrifying spectacle of the Revolt and its aftermath**x2014;from the violent siege of Shahjahanabad to the bloody reprisals that followed. We learn about the brutal murder of the British Resident and the ensuing deaths of the European men, women and children who were sheltering inside the Qila. We also glimpse the emperor's pleas to the rebels and his helplessness as they took over the Qila.
- About The Author
- Rana Safvi is a prominent and bestselling writer, scholar and translator deeply committed to India's rich cultural heritage and diverse civilizational legacy. Her repertoire spans a variety of media, including writings (both original and translations), podcasts and videos.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780143469001
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics, (24 May 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 350
- Weight
- 256 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 203.2 x 132 x 10 mm
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