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Dark Diamond
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Description
The hero of Dark Diamond is Lord Shayista Khan, the Mughal Viceroy of Bengal, who in 1685, during Aurangzeb's rule, was the most powerful man on Earth. Under Lord Khan's governance, Bengal became the epicenter of commerce and culture - a veritable treasure chest with greedy enemies: Maratha warriors, Arakan rajas, Hindu zamindars, fanatic Mullahs, a diabolical Pir with occult powers and the East India Company. Not only does Lord Khan have to keep them at bay but also he must neutralize the curse of the Kalinoor, the dark diamond sister of the famous Kohinoor that now adorns the British Crown.
Product details
| Published | 17 Nov 2016 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 240 |
| ISBN | 9789386141781 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury India |
| Dimensions | 216 x 135 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd |
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Reviews
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A rollicking, rip-roaring, swash-buckling romp that somehow crosses Pirates of the Caribbean with the Moonstone in Mughal Bengal.
William Dalrymple
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A compelling, exotic adventure in a neglected corner of history.
Lisa Hilton
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If you like exotic adventure stories, you will certainly enjoy this!
Louis de Bernieres
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Shazia has brought a little discussed period to life. She has brought to light what had remained in the shadows – the personalities, the times, the tensions. This book will be a treat for lovers of historical fiction.
Dr. Sonia Nishat Amin

























