Ghosted: Delhi’s Haunted Monuments

Journey through Delhi’s spectral landscape in this lyrical, haunting celebration of history, myth, and memory by historian and storyteller Eric Chopra, praised by William Dalrymple as 'a haunting addition to the literature of Delhi'!

About the Book: Delhi is a city haunted by its ghosts, its ruins, and its unending capacity for rebirth. In the shadow of medieval mosques and Mughal tombs, the past refuses to stay buried—saints, sultans, poets, and lovers all linger in the city's imagination, shaping how we remember what once was. In Ghosted, Eric Chopra journeys through the capital’s most beguiling and atmospheric sites—including Jamali-Kamali, Firoz Shah Kotla, Khooni Darwaza, the Mutiny Memorial, and Malcha Mahal—to unearth a Delhi that exists between worlds. Blending rigorous archival research with folklore and personal reflection, Chopra paints an intimate portrait of a palimpsest city where Sufis bless kings, jinn listen to grievances, and begums occupy dilapidated hunting lodges. What begins as a search for Delhi’s haunted monuments ultimately becomes a brilliant meditation on why we are drawn to the dead and how ghost stories serve as vessels of collective memory and identity.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Acclaimed Historian: Written by Eric Chopra, offering a fresh, captivating perspective on India's most fascinating capital.

• Praise from Literary Icons: Endorsed by celebrated authors William Dalrymple and Ira Mukhoty for its brilliant blend of travelogue, myth, and history.

• Atmospheric & Immersive: Explores iconic, shadowy landmarks like Firoz Shah Kotla, Jamali-Kamali, and Malcha Mahal.

• The Perfect Gift: A mesmerizing, beautifully written present for lovers of Indian history, folklore, ghost stories, and travel writing.