The Shortest History of Delhi (The Shortest History Series)

‘A wonderful introduction to the most fascinating and complex of all Indian cities and a glittering mirror to the history of Hindustan’ WILLIAM DALRYMPLE‘A breathless and rambunctious romp … Delhi gets her newest dastango to sing her songs of beauty and loss’ IRA MUKHOTY‘Essential reading for a meaningful introduction to Delhi’ SWAPNA LIDDLEThe essential introduction to a city that has captivated imaginations for millenniaDelhi, with its stories of intrigue and empire, decadence and artistry, destruction and rebirth, has been exhilarating travellers for centuries. Its history stretches back thousands of years, through invasions, empires and the struggle for independence.This many-layered history can be seen on the streets of Delhi today – in ancient monuments to emperors, saints, princesses and eunuchs; in the domes of mosques clad in shimmering white marble; in stately Mughal gardens, and in the bustling laneways of its markets and neighbourhoods. Now, Delhi is a vast megalopolis, drawing people from all over the subcontinent – a cornucopia of religions, castes, languages and economic classes.In The Shortest History of Delhi, John Zubrzycki pairs an invigorating account of Delhi’s past with an insider’s guide to the city today. Read more