Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi Volume One

Journey back to the magnificent origins and bustling heart of the Mughal capital with Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi Volume One by acclaimed historian Rana Safvi!

About the Book: The first volume of Shahjahanabad introduces the legendary city as it was originally built, lived in, and ultimately transformed. Rana Safvi begins her immersive exploration with the magnificent planning and creation of the Qila-e-Mubarak (the Red Fort) and the grand imperial city Shah Jahan built in its shadow. Walking readers through the vibrant, beating quarters that gave Shahjahanabad its pulse—including the majestic Jama Masjid and its environs, the sensory-filled lanes of Matia Mahal, Turkman Darwaza, Chawri Bazar, and the historic spice markets of Khari Baoli—this book captures the city as its residents once knew it. Deeply layered with trade, sacred traditions, and rich everyday life, it portrays a thriving world before the catastrophic siege of 1857 changed its destiny forever.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Expert Authorship: Written by Rana Safvi, a celebrated historian, translator, and passionate chronicler of Delhi's rich cultural heritage.

• Immersive Narrative History: Combines rigorous historical research with evocative storytelling to bring Mughal-era Delhi to vivid life.

• Exploration of Historic Quarters: Focuses on iconic landmarks and legendary streets, from the Lal Qila and Jama Masjid to Chawri Bazar and Khari Baoli.

• The Perfect Gift: An enriching, thoughtful present for history buffs, lovers of Delhi's heritage, architecture enthusiasts, and readers of historical non-fiction.