Shahjahanabad examines the city, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, and explores its diverse communities and important landmarks. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in cartography and Delhi's vibrant cultural history.
Delhi's rich history spans over two millennia, showcasing the rise and fall of various kingdoms that have shaped its cultural and architectural landscape. The narrative delves into the city's evolution, highlighting significant events and influential figures that contributed to its development. It explores the intricate tapestry of traditions, politics, and social dynamics that define Delhi, making it a vibrant hub of diversity and resilience throughout the ages.
Combining immaculate scholarship with extraordinary storytelling, Swapna Liddle has produced an outstanding book of narrative history-on a great city in transition, and on early modern India-that will be read and discussed for decades.