The Begum and the Dastan by Tarana Husain Khan in Paperback
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- Author: Tarana Husain Khan
- Publisher: Hachette India
- SKU: BK0472384
- Number Of Pages: 312
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Fulfillment by : Eachdaykart Global
Product Description
The odyssey of Tarana Husain Khan's novel, The Begum and the Dastan, delves into the social, political, and religious landscape of 1897 Sherpur, with the enigmatic and strong-willed Feroza Begum at its heart. Despite her family's objections, Feroza attends Nawab Shams Ali Khan's sawani celebrations at the Benazir Palace, where she is later kidnapped and held captive in the Nawab's harem. As the forces of tyranny and repression loom in the palace, dastangoi Kallan Mirza regales listeners in the Bazaar Chowk with the tale of the sorcerer Tareek Jaan and his mystical city, Tilism-e-Azam, where women are imprisoned in underground basements. The tragic events of the past continue to shape the present, as Feroza's great-granddaughter, Ameera, grapples with similar challenges and seeks solace in her