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The Last Mughal

Summary:

The book delves into the decline of the Mughal Empire through the life of the last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, during the 1857 Indian Rebellion. It provides a detailed account of the cultural and political atmosphere of Delhi at the time, culminating in the brutal suppression of the uprising by the British.

Key points:

1. Mughal Empire's Fall: The book details the Mughal Empire's decline, focusing on the last emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II. It discusses the political, social, and economic reasons for the fall, including the British East India Company's rise, internal conflicts, and the emperor's poor governance.

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