The essential introduction to a city that has captivated imaginations for millennia Delhi, with its stories of intrigue and empire, decadence and artistry, destruction and rebirth, has been exhilarating travellers for centuries. Its history stretches back thousands of years, through invasions, empires and the struggle for independence. This many-layered history can be seen on the streets of Delhi today - in ancient monuments to emperors, saints, princesses and eunuchs; in the domes of mosques clad in shimmering white marble; in stately Mughal gardens; and in the bustling laneways of its markets and neighbourhoods. Now, Delhi is a vast megalopolis, drawing people from all over the subcontinent, a cornucopia of religions, castes, languages and economic classes. In The Shortest History of Delhi, John Zubrzycki pairs an invigorating account of Delhi's past with an insider's guide to the city today. 'A wonderful introduction to the most fascinating and complex of all Indian cities and a glittering mirror to the history of Hindustan' -William Dalrymple

Details

ISBN13: 9781760645557
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 224
Edition:
Publication Date: 29 Sep 2026
Publisher: Black Inc.
Publication City, Country: Melbourne, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 19.5(H)x12.7(L)x1.6(W)202
Weight (gm): 202

Author Biography

John Zubrzycki is an Australian author with a PhD in Indian history from the University of New South Wales. A former foreign news editor with The Australian, he has worked as a correspondent in India and as a diplomat in New Delhi and Jakarta. His previous books include The Shortest History of India; Dethroned: The Downfall of India's Princely States; House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India's Most Glamorous Royal Family; and Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic.

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