ABOUT THE BOOK -
The story covers the revolt of a little-
known peasant community that
broke down caste, religious and
gender divides, and set up its own
administration in protest against the
heavy taxation imposed on them by
Emperor Aurangzeb.Captivating prose and a varied cast
of unforgettable characters from all
walks of life in that era – from
Mughal nobles and generals to
peasants and sweepers – recreates
life in the Mughal Empire twelve
years into the rule of Emperor
Aurangzeb.Set twelve years into the rule of the
austere Aurangzeb Alamgir, in a time
of impossible wealth and unbearable
want, of brilliant architectural
extravaganzasamidst ancient traditions of squalor, and of
a caste society on the threshold of
capitalism, Amita Kanekar’s powerful and
intricately woven novel tells the story of an
unlikely rebellion that almost brought
imperial Dilli to its knees.A beautifully crafted, thrilling tale about
a peasant revolt led by feisty women
that shook the Mughal Empire to its core32 | STORIZEN MAGAZINE JULY 2019HOT OFF THE PRESSSTORIZENEVENTS