Dalrymple, The Jehad of 1857

capt_mahajan · Nov 5th, 2006, 09:27

I have read most of his books with great interest, which is why I await "The Last Mughal".

Meanwhile, here is his article from todays Times of India about the 1857 uprising against the British in India.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a...how/320404.cms

I can see that this is going to please nobody. Not some among the British, who like to pretend their occupation of India was benevolent. Not the extreme Hindus or Muslims, who like to believe that there were deep divisions between them all through history.

It would please me, though. As an example, there is still a feeling among some sections of the chatterati in India that the British did more good than harm, and this always offends me.

Whatever, he researches and writes well. And he doesn't have any hidden agendas. (the unhidden one may be that he wants to sell the book!)

And it will be a crash course in part of Indian history for many

PeakXV · Nov 5th, 2006, 10:10

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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

As an example, there is still a feeling among some sections of the chatterati in India that the British did more good than harm, and this always offends me.

IndiaMike.com would not exist as it does today without the British invasion.

... The Queen would not have as many jewels either!

Can't wait to read the book though ... thanks for the gr8 teaser CM.

2cents · Nov 5th, 2006, 10:57

The review of the book by Khushwant Singh in Outlook :- In The Court Of Bahadur Shah - This is how history should be written, breathing life back into characters long dead and gone

jyotirmoy · Nov 5th, 2006, 11:53

Dalrymple is a self proclaimed lover of Delhi. So much of history in Delhi & most of the travelers opt for flying in to India thru Delhi & want to leave next day. Can't really understand why.
CH are you reading this? What is your view point?

dzibead · Nov 5th, 2006, 11:56

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Dalrymple is a self proclaimed lover of Delhi. So much of history in Delhi & most of the travelers opt for flying in to India thru Delhi & want to leave next day. Can't really understand why.
CH are you reading this? What is your view point?

I've been guilty of this, too, before I read The City of Djinns. Now I could kick myself for not spending more time in Delhi. That will all change on my next trip to India!

jyotirmoy · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:04

dzibead you are welcome, at least you have a "next time" some don't.
Apart from history there is no other city where you can watch so many cultural events other than Delhi.
Another message is that there is a Delhi beyond Pahargunge.... ha ha ha

seraph · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:09

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Dalrymple is a self proclaimed lover of Delhi. So much of history in Delhi & most of the travelers opt for flying in to India thru Delhi & want to leave next day. Can't really understand why.

A lot of people fly into Mumbai and leave the next day. I think it has to do with wherever you first land in India. It all just seems a bit too much and you need to move on. For example, I am really glad that I landed in Kolkata after Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. I simply would not have been able to appreciate the city otherwise. And yes, today I have developed a deep respect for Delhi and really enjoy exploring the city.

jyotirmoy · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:11

Kolkata is another story.... nostalgia

greenchutney · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:12

sorry jyotirmoy to burst in on your delhi love fest.

i could care less for delhi. (that i have a bombay bias, i am not going to hide). and i can drag a bunch of my southern brethen who would share this view.

chennai could give a run for the money with the number of cultural events. in fact its probably much more if you count the december season.

so would bombay/mumbai.

cyberhippie · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:13

Delhi is a wonderful place that I fully intend spending MORE time in.
As an introduction to India it can be tough on the newbie, especially if you stay in Paharganj but then, as I always say it's a baptism by fire and you'll get properly tuned up by staying in the main bazzar, pretty much anything you are likely to experience in India can be had on yout first couple of days on Paharganj.............Tha doesn't suit everybody of course!!

Again a wonderful place!!

cyberhippie · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:18

GC you would start a fight in a empty room!!

greenchutney · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:38

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Originally Posted by cyberhippie

GC you would start a fight in a empty room!!

why make a statement like this?

you are a traveller. some of us are locals. we just express our opinions. i have first cousins in delhi who disagree with me ..and share their distaste for bombay as much i do for their city. new york - dc, melbourne-sydney..similar to that and its there everywhere.

chennai has 100's of concerts in december alone.... i was just pointing out to jyotirmoy his statement on the most cultural events in no other city....other than delhi...

sorry captain for digressing from your thread.

cyberhippie · Nov 5th, 2006, 12:50

See you're at it again, sorry I'm not playing AND I'm taking my ball home!!

I'm just joking GC, stop being so serious, have a day off from serious!! You know it makes sense!!

jyotirmoy · Nov 5th, 2006, 13:12

GC the Delhi vs Mumbai spat is like stale beer untouchable for me.... pleeeeeze open a fresh can

greenchutney · Nov 5th, 2006, 13:18

not opening any cans ...time is for opening the sunday paper, looking at pretty people from the fashion week and bollywood..........

Nov 5th, 2006, 09:27	#1
capt_mahajan Dis member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,867	Dalrymple, The Jehad of 1857 I have read most of his books with great interest, which is why I await "The Last Mughal". Meanwhile, here is his article from todays Times of India about the 1857 uprising against the British in India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a...how/320404.cms I can see that this is going to please nobody. Not some among the British, who like to pretend their occupation of India was benevolent. Not the extreme Hindus or Muslims, who like to believe that there were deep divisions between them all through history. It would please me, though. As an example, there is still a feeling among some sections of the chatterati in India that the British did more good than harm, and this always offends me. Whatever, he researches and writes well. And he doesn't have any hidden agendas. (the unhidden one may be that he wants to sell the book!) And it will be a crash course in part of Indian history for many

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,725	Dalrymple is a self proclaimed lover of Delhi. So much of history in Delhi & most of the travelers opt for flying in to India thru Delhi & want to leave next day. Can't really understand why. CH are you reading this? What is your view point?

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,725	dzibead you are welcome, at least you have a "next time" some don't. Apart from history there is no other city where you can watch so many cultural events other than Delhi. Another message is that there is a Delhi beyond Pahargunge.... ha ha ha

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greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,578	sorry jyotirmoy to burst in on your delhi love fest. i could care less for delhi. (that i have a bombay bias, i am not going to hide). and i can drag a bunch of my southern brethen who would share this view. chennai could give a run for the money with the number of cultural events. in fact its probably much more if you count the december season. so would bombay/mumbai.

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Delhi is a wonderful place that I fully intend spending MORE time in. As an introduction to India it can be tough on the newbie, especially if you stay in Paharganj but then, as I always say it's a baptism by fire and you'll get properly tuned up by staying in the main bazzar, pretty much anything you are likely to experience in India can be had on yout first couple of days on Paharganj.............Tha doesn't suit everybody of course!! Again a wonderful place!!

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	GC you would start a fight in a empty room!!

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