Book Title: The Mulberry Courtesan
Author: Sikeena Karmali
Total Number of Pages: 270
Publisher: Aleph Book Company
Publication Date: July 2018
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Genre: Historical Fiction
‘The Mulberry Courtesan’ is set around 1857 when the Mughal Empire is counting its last days of ruling the country. It’s the time when the East India Company had already invaded the country and was setting up it’s empire. It was during this time that India saw its first revolt against the Britishers. The book features Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last person of the Mughal dynasty who is been exiled.
The Mulberry Courtesan by Sikeena Karmali
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