TEARS OF THE BEGUMS
Author: KHWAJA HASAN NIZAMI
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About This BookApart from the fifteen years that Sher Shah Suri snatched upon defeating Humayun, the flag of the grand Mughal Empire flew over Delhi undefeated for over 300 years. But then, 1857 arrived and the mighty sword fell helpless in the face of a mightier British force. After the fall of Delhi and Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar's tragic departure from the Red Fort in 1857, members of the royal Mughal court had to flee to safer places. Driven out from their palaces and palanquins onto the streets in search of food and shelter, the dethroned royals scrambled to survive. Some bore their fate with a bitter pride, others succumbed to the adversity. Through twenty-nine accounts of the survivors of the Uprising of 1857, Khwaja Hasan Nizami documents the devastating tale of the erstwhile glorious royalty's struggle with the hardships thrust upon them by a ruthless new enemy. In vivid and tragic stories drawn from the recollection of true events, Nizami paints a picture of a crumbling historical era and another charging forward to take its place. With the reminiscence of past glory contrasted against the drudgery of everyday survival, Tears of the Begums – the first ever English translation of Nizami's invaluable Urdu book Begumat ke Aansoo – chronicles the turning of the wheel of fortune in the aftermath of India's first war of independence. Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: KHWAJA HASAN NIZAMIPublisher: Hachette India (25 July 2022)Format: Paperback – 25 July 2022Language: EnglishPages: 244ISBN: 978-9393701145Dimensions: 19.6 x 1.7 x 12.9 cmWeight: 500 g
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- General / Adult
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- English • Paperback – 25 July 2022
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About This BookApart from the fifteen years that Sher Shah Suri snatched upon defeating Humayun, the flag of the grand Mughal Empire flew over Delhi undefeated for over 300 years. But then, 1857 arrived and the mighty sword fell helpless in the face of a mightier British force. After the fall of...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by KHWAJA HASAN NIZAMI.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the way it gives history a human voice. Instead of battles and dates, you step into the shattered lives of Mughal royals after 1857—especially the women, whose grief, dignity, and resilience linger long after the page ends. These true, intimate accounts pull you close to a vanished world, making the fall of an empire feel deeply personal. It’s moving, eye-opening, and unforgettable for anyone who wants to feel history, not just read it.
- Published by Hachette India (25 July 2022).
- Language: English.
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About This BookApart from the fifteen years that Sher Shah Suri snatched upon defeating Humayun, the flag of the grand Mughal Empire flew over Delhi undefeated for over 300 years. But then, 1857 arrived and the mighty sword fell helpless in the face of a mightier British force. After the fall of Delhi and Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar's tragic departure from the Red Fort in 1857, members of the royal Mughal court had to flee to safer places. Driven out from their palaces and palanquins onto the streets in search of food and shelter, the dethroned royals scrambled to survive. Some bore their fate with a bitter pride, others succumbed to the adversity. Through twenty-nine accounts of the...
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