Begums Thugs And Mughals - The Journals Of Fanny Parkes

Begums, Thugs and Mughals: The Journals of Fanny Parkes (2005) – Edited by William Dalrymple (Eland)
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Step into the intoxicating world of 19th-century India through the eyes of Fanny Parkes — eccentric, fearless, and endlessly curious. In Begums, Thugs and Mughals, William Dalrymple presents a rich, unabridged edition of Parkes’ journals, capturing her vivid encounters with Indian life under the fading shadow of the Mughal Empire. From high-society soirees with princely begums to hair-raising adventures with the infamous Thugs, Parkes defied colonial norms and immersed herself in the soul of the subcontinent.

More than a travelogue, this is a rare female voice that challenged Empire even as it unfolded. Edited with flair and insight by Dalrymple, and published by the legendary Eland Press, Begums, Thugs and Mughals is a heady mix of history, culture, and rebellion — perfect for the armchair adventurer with a taste for the outlandish.

Buy it now from Crappy Old Books — where the stories may be old, but the journeys are anything but dull.

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