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Set against the backdrop of 18th-century India, the story follows James Achilles Kirkpatrick, a British Resident at the Nizam's court, who falls deeply in love with Khair un-Nissa, a noblewoman bound by cultural and religious constraints. Their passionate romance defies societal norms, leading Kirkpatrick to convert to Islam and navigate treacherous political landscapes, including becoming a double-agent. This tale explores themes of love, identity, and the clash of cultures, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of their forbidden relationship.
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White Mughals, William Dalrymple
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- White Mughals
- Subtitle
- Love and Betrayal in Eighteenth-Century India
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Dalrymple
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 459
- ISBN13
- 9780142004128
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Biographies, Travel, India, Indian Literature
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 18th-century India, the story follows James Achilles Kirkpatrick, a British Resident at the Nizam's court, who falls deeply in love with Khair un-Nissa, a noblewoman bound by cultural and religious constraints. Their passionate romance defies societal norms, leading Kirkpatrick to convert to Islam and navigate treacherous political landscapes, including becoming a double-agent. This tale explores themes of love, identity, and the clash of cultures, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of their forbidden relationship.