Hindustan has been a land of kings and queens; saints and ascetics; valour and fidelity. It has attracted invaders, preachers, travelers and traders in equal measure. Its history from the ninth century has been a tumultuous one many dynasties were founded, which flourished and withered with time. During these years, Delhi had been in the centre of turmoil: invaded, anointed and plundered only to rise again from the ashes.
Gabrielle Festing takes us through the history of Hindustan; drawing heavily from Indian mythology, folklore, memoirs, and chronicles - in a riveting style of a master story-teller.
Author: Gabrielle Festing
ISBN: 9780979617492
Pages: 445
Features: First Published 1923 |