Mitra, Sudipta
Pearl by the River
- ISBN 13:
- 9788129144881
- author:
- Mitra, Sudipta
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Rupa & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 300
- Genre:
- History, Asia, India & South Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The last king of Audh, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled by the British to Metiabruz in Bengal, on the fringes of Calcutta. Despite being robbed of his rightful throne, he did not lose hope; instead, he set about establishing a new mini-kingdom on the banks of the River Hoogly. This book tells the story of how Nawab Wajid Ali Shah turned his exile into a victory of sorts, bringing with him the Laknawi way of life to this area of Bengal. The result was Metiabruz coming to be known as 'Chota Lucknow', a testament to the enduring legacy of the exiled king. Extensively researched and evocatively written, this book offers a fresh perspective on a forgotten chapter in Indian history.
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