Author: Jaipal Singh
Publisher: Srishti
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 197
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8188575216
Description
This novel is woven around the astonishing life of Samru Begum. It is set in the latter half of eighteenth century Delhi and its environs. The Mughal empire had been reduced to impotence by repeated attacks from its adversaries. Its capital was rapidly decaying. Even the police force was hand in glove with the criminals.
It was in this sleazy environment that a courtesan of humble origin rose from a salon of dancing girls in Delhi, to the important position of the chief of a principality of North India with a corps of troops of her own, which she commanded effectively. She befriended the high and mighty of the land including the different Governors General of the East India Company and their Commanders-in-Chief. Shah Alam the Mughal emperor described her as my most beloved daughter.
A well researched and exciting reconstruction based on a remarkable life.
Contents
Haveli
Kotha
Farzana
Walter
Decaying Delhi
Warrior
Empress
Jagirdar
Agra
The Corps
Baptism
Nujjaf
Sardhana
Zebun-Nissa
Thomas
Elegy
Razia
Le Vassoult
Bliss
Haridwar
Nemesis
Rescue
Chastisement
Haryana
Gulbadan
John
Julia
Lake
Ochterlony
Ultimate Peace
The Prize Agent
Triumph
Twilight
Drever
Final
Tribute
Glossary
Reference