Hindustan has been a land of kings and queens; saints and ascetics; valor and fidelity. It has attracted invaders, preachers, travelers and traders in equal measure. Its history from the ninth century has been a tumultuous one - many dynasties were founded, which flourished and withered with time. During these years, Delhi had been in the center of turmoil: invaded, anointed and plundered - only to rise again from the ashes.

Gabrielle Festing takes us through the history of Hindustan; drawing heavily from Indian mythology, folklore, memoirs, and chronicles - in a riveting style of a master storyteller.

This book was first published in 1923.