Bazm-i Aakhir: The Last Gathering - A vivid portrait of life in the Red Fort
Download or Read eBook Bazm-i Aakhir: The Last Gathering - A vivid portrait of life in the Red Fort PDF written by Munshi Faizuddin and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Munshi Faizuddin |
Publisher | : Roli Books Private Limited |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2021-01-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9788195124862 |
ISBN-13 | : 8195124860 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bazm-i Aakhir: The Last Gathering - A vivid portrait of life in the Red Fort by : Munshi Faizuddin
Book excerpt: First published in 1885, Bazm-i Aakhir, or The Last Gathering is a rich and lively first-hand account of life in the royal court of the last Mughal emperor in Red Fort, Bahadur Shah Zafar. From meticulous details of the day-today happenings inside the fort-palace and the royal protocols, to the celebration of festivals such as Eid, Navroz, Diwali, and even Rakshabandhan, this gives us a glimpse into the Delhi of the early nineteenth century.