Muqadma Bahadur Shah Zafar

About the Book:

The book trips down to a journey to January 1858, a pivotal moment during the cataclysmic conflict over the East India Company. Some label it the 'Indian Mutiny,' while others see it as the 'First War of Independence' - two perspectives on a singular event. This tumultuous period saw Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last sovereign of Babar's lineage, brought to trial, accused of treachery and war crimes in his own homeland. A poignant portrayal of justice unfolding in the hands of the victorious, where a head of state faced charges of treason by foreign powers.

Muqadma Bahadur Shah Zafar delves into the three-week trial, unraveling in-depth debates for the prosecution, presenting proofs before the military tribunal, and exploring the defense mounted by the last Mughal. The narrative also casts a spotlight on Delhi at a crucial juncture in its high-voltage history, characterized by heightened national expectations and the aftermath of a ruling elite that had forgotten the art of governance. The book offers a unique perspective on exceptional Hindu-Muslim unity at a questionable level, revealing a tragic sequence of events that culminated in silence and resignation.