‘The Lion & The Lily – Rise and Fall of Awadh’ by Ira Mukhoty
Ira Mukhoty originally set out to research the French empire in India during the 18th century but found herself drawn instead to the fascinating world of Awadh’s nawabs and begums. Her book, The Lion and the Lily, delves into the history of this region and period through the prism of the global Franco-British wars. She… Read more »