{"product_id":"the-forgotten-cities-of-delhi","title":"The Forgotten Cities of Delhi: Volume One","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncover the medieval ruins, magnificent tombs, and lost imperial capitals of south Delhi with \u003ci\u003eThe Forgotten Cities of Delhi: Volume One\u003c\/i\u003e by acclaimed historian Rana Safvi!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e As book two of the celebrated \u003ci\u003eWhere Stones Speak\u003c\/i\u003e series, the first volume of \u003ci\u003eThe Forgotten Cities of Delhi\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on an enthralling journey through the forgotten medieval cities of south Delhi—including Siri, Tughlaqabad, Mubarakpur Kotla, Jahanpanah, and Firozabad. In her trademark evocative style, Rana Safvi weaves together meticulous narrative history and soulful Sufi couplets to trace the rise, glory, and fall of the great Sultanate-era dynasties that once defined Delhi’s southern horizon. From weathered ancient fortifications and imposing bastions to hidden architectural marvels, these stones carry the enduring stories of the rulers and empires that shaped the city's earliest medieval identity. Whether you are an avid heritage walker or an armchair historian, this captivating volume brings a vanished world brilliantly back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert Authorship:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by Rana Safvi, a renowned historian, translator, and passionate chronicler of India's architectural and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmersive Narrative History:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines rigorous historical research with poetic Sufi verses to capture the atmosphere of medieval Delhi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploration of Lost Capitals:\u003c\/b\u003e Focuses on Sultanate-era cities of south Delhi, including Siri, Tughlaqabad, and Firozabad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift:\u003c\/b\u003e An enriching, thoughtful present for history buffs, lovers of Delhi's heritage, architecture enthusiasts, and readers of historical non-fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731924218139,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/716T1lgPtDL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785916774","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/the-forgotten-cities-of-delhi","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}