Awadh Under the Nawabs - Politics, Culture and Communal Relations 1722-1856 (Hardcover)

This study explores the myth created by western historians of the nawabs of Awadh being decadent and effete. The author argues that the regime of the nawabs was liberal and gave full reign to the indigenous tradition of communal amity and folk culture. Based on meticulous research including oral traditions, this book is a noteworthy contribution to the field of Awadh history.