Step back into the final days of Mughal glory with The Last Mughal by William Dalrymple, a masterfully researched historical narrative that brings alive the fall of Delhi in 1857 and the tragic end of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s rule. In this award-winning work, Dalrymple blends archival research, eyewitness accounts, and vivid storytelling to reveal how one of the greatest empires in history met its devastating downfall during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Set against the backdrop of colonial ambition and cultural upheaval, the book uncovers a city once celebrated for its poetry, art, and syncretic culture—slowly collapsing under the weight of rebellion, betrayal, and British retribution. With his signature blend of narrative history and journalistic precision, Dalrymple paints a deeply human portrait of a world on the brink of transformation.

PUBLISHER : PENGUIN BOOKS

BINDING :PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE : ENGLISH

PAGES : 578