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KOHINOOR
0Original price was: ₹550.00.₹401.50Current price is: ₹401.50.Unearth the captivating true story of the Kohinoor diamond with William Dalrymple’s meticulously researched book, available at The Bookish Owl. Delve into a history more intriguing than fiction, tracing the diamond’s journey from the Mughal court to Queen Victoria’s palace. Explore the drama and intrigue surrounding this world-famous gem, uncovering previously untold stories from Persia and Punjab. Discover the secrets behind the Kohinoor, revealed through newly translated sources. A must-read for history buffs and anyone fascinated by the allure of legendary artifacts. Buy “KOHINOOR” now and explore its violent and mysterious past.
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Last Mughal (P/B)
0Original price was: ₹699.00.₹559.00Current price is: ₹559.00.Discover William Dalrymple’s award-winning ‘Last Mughal (P/B)’, a captivating historical non-fiction that unveils the dramatic fall of the Mughal Empire. Journey to 1857 Delhi and witness the tragic fate of Bahadur Shah Zafar II, the last Mughal emperor, amidst the Sepoy Mutiny. Drawing on new sources, Dalrymple offers a revelatory and unparalleled account of this bloody upheaval, exploring both Indian and British perspectives. Winner of the prestigious Duff Cooper Prize, this paperback edition is essential reading for anyone fascinated by Indian history and the British Raj. Explore this compelling narrative at The Bookish Owl.
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The Anarchy
0Original price was: ₹699.00.₹559.00Current price is: ₹559.00.Discover William Dalrymple’s ‘The Anarchy,’ a Sunday Times Bestseller and one of Barack Obama’s Best Books of 2019. This compelling historical non-fiction unravels the astonishing story of the East India Company’s ruthless ascent. In August 1765, this international trading corporation transformed into an aggressive colonial power, seizing control of India’s richest provinces from the young Mughal emperor. Dalrymple vividly portrays how English merchants, backed by a private army, established a new administration, shifting from commerce to conquest. ‘The Anarchy’ offers a timely and powerful cautionary tale about the unprecedented rise of the first global corporate empire, essential reading for history enthusiasts and those interested in corporate power’s impact.
