White Mughals
White Mughals by Upendrakishore Roychoudhury, published by Penguin Books India in April 2004, presents a historical narrative set in eighteenth-century India. The book follows James Achilles Kirkpatrick, a soldier of the East India Company, who arrives in India with ambitions of conquest but finds himself captivated by Khair Un-Nissa, a Muslim Indian princess. Their love story unfolds amidst the complexities of cultural and political challenges, highlighting Kirkpatrick’s transformation as he navigates his role as the British Resident at the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of harem politics, secret assignations, and court intrigue as Kirkpatrick’s relationship with Khair develops. The narrative delves into themes of religious disputes and espionage, illustrating the intricate dynamics between British and Indian cultures during this period. With 624 pages, this edition offers an in-depth exploration of a unique historical romance that intertwines personal and political narratives, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of India’s past and its interactions with Europe.
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James Achilles Kirkpatrick Landed On The Shores Of Eighteenth-Century India As An Ambitious Soldier Of The East India Company. Although Eager To Make His Name In The Subjection Of A Nation, It Was He Who Was Conquered Not By An Army But By A Muslim Indian Princess. Kirkpatrick Was The British Resident At The Court Of The Nizam Of Hyderabad When In 1798 He Glimpsed Khair Un-Nissa Most Excellent Among Women’ The Great-Niece Of The Nizam’S Prime Minister. He Fell In Love With Khair, And Overcame Many Obstacles To Marry Her Not Least Of Which Was The Fact That She Was Locked Away In Purdah And Engaged To A Local Nobleman. Eventually, While Remaining Resident, Kirkpatrick Converted To Islam, And According To Indian Sources Even Became A Double-Agent Working For The Hyderabadis Against The East India Company.
Possessing All The Sweep Of A Great Nineteenth-Century Novel, White Mughals Is A Remarkable Tale Of Harem Politics, Secret Assignations, Court Intrigue, Religious Disputes And Espionage.
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