Asif Jahs Hyderabad
Editor · History
Price: Rs. 360. Touches almost every aspect of life during the rule of the Nizam. - Tribune A detailed and balanced study of the Asif Jahs... A very readable book. - Hindustan Times A labour of love... The literary style used makes the narrative interesting. - Patriot To those who know little or nothing of the history of Hyderabad, the book provides it in a proper perspective. - Bilkiz Alauddin in Akashavani An undercurrent throughout this fine book is the author's objectivity. - Shehbaz Safrani in the Letter Readable... the delineation of character [is] vivid, -realistic and balanced. It is refreshing to read a book in English by an Indian writer in which humour and light satirical touch are not lacking. - Badruddin Tyabjee in The Book Review It reads more like a historical novel than the usual chronicle of events and dates... lively, stylish and comprehensive presentation of the changing scene and chief actors against a background of British imperial designs and requirements, the internal pressures in the State, the clash of interests and personalities, and the seamy and sunny sides of the society and human nature. An objective and unbiased history of India's largest Native State during the British rule and the initial years of Indian independence, narrated in fluent storybook style, witty, sometimes irreverent, but always in good taste and impeccable language.