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1981 Delhi Between Two Empires by Narayani Gupta Vintage Indian History Book

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1981 Delhi Between Two Empires by Narayani Gupta Vintage Indian History Book

Delhi Between Two Empires - 1803 to 1931 - Society, Government and Urban Growth
By Narayani Gupta
Published by Oxford University Press: Delhi 1981 1st Edition

" This important scholarly study examines Delhi during the pivotal period between the collapse of Mughal authority and the consolidation of British imperial rule, tracing the city's transformation from 1803 through to the early twentieth century. Narayani Gupta explores how political change reshaped not only governance but also the social fabric of Delhi, analysing the interaction between colonial administration, indigenous elites, merchants, artisans, and ordinary residents. Drawing on a wide range of archival sources, the book reveals how older institutions adapted—or failed to adapt—to new imperial structures, and how Delhi remained a complex, living city rather than a static relic of past empires.

A major strength of the work lies in its treatment of urban growth, showing how colonial planning, infrastructure, and demographic shifts altered Delhi's physical and social landscape, culminating in the creation of New Delhi as the imperial capital. First published by Oxford University Press in Delhi in 1981, this is a foundational text in Indian urban and social history, valued for its depth, clarity, and long-term relevance. This book would particularly appeal to historians of South Asia, scholars of colonial urbanism, and readers interested in the social history of cities under imperial rule."

Light wear and fading to dustjacket. Small inscription present. Pages beautifully presented. Has a "damaged" stamp on title page but hard to find any issue. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 15cm x 2.5cm - 260 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Asia
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to dustjacket. Small inscription present. Pages beautifully presented. Has a "damaged" stamp on title page but hard to find any issue. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Narayani Gupta
Publisher: Oxford University Press: Delhi
Year Printed: 1981
Sub-subject: History Of India