WHITE MUGHALS

• Translators: Sudha Naravane

• ISBN: 9788177667097

• Edition: 2

• Publishing Year: August 2006

• Pages: 476

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Category: Historical

• Sub Category: Indian

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

Description:
White Mughals is a poignant love story set in the colonial period of India between James Achilles Kirkpatrick and Khair un-Nissa, two individuals from vastly different cultures and races. At a time when India was under the British colonial rule, their love story transcended the prevailing political, social, and cultural barriers of the era. James, a British official, marries Nissa and converts to Islam, defying the norms of his time.

While at its heart, White Mughals is a romantic tale, it also offers a rich exploration of Indian society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The story reveals how some British individuals in India became deeply immersed in Indian culture, adopting our clothing, language, and lifestyle. The book reflects on how the East meeting the West led to the rise of a new Anglo-Indian community, formed through relationships between British men and Indian women.

The book also delves into the complexities of this love story, raising questions about the dark side of their tale — is there more to their story than just a happy ending? This narrative offers an in-depth perspective on the intersections of culture, identity, and colonialism.