Delhi, with its stories of empire and intrigue, decadence and decay, 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.
Zubrzycki pairs an exhilarating account of Delhi’s past with an insider’s guide to the city today.
"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 through a thousand years of the history of one
of the most fabled cities in the world."
Ira Mukhody
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.
Zubrzycki pairs an exhilarating account of Delhi’s past with an insider’s guide to the city today.
"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 through a thousand years of the history of one
of the most fabled cities in the world."
Ira Mukhody
