{"product_id":"the-exile-novel-based-on-the-life-of-maharaja-duleep-singh-navtej-sarna-england","title":"The Exile Novel Based on the Life of Maharaja Duleep Singh Navtej Sarna England","description":"\u003ch1\u003e📚 The Exile – Novel Based on the Life of Maharaja Duleep Singh\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e📖 Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Exile\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eNavtej Sarna\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historical novel based on the life of \u003cstrong\u003eMaharaja Duleep Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e, the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel explores Duleep Singh's extraordinary life, his displacement from Punjab, his relationship with England and the British Empire, and his continuing connection with the Punjab from which he had been separated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribed by the publisher as a novel \u003cstrong\u003ebased on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book combines historical material with fictional narrative. The author's note explains that the novel draws on documents, letters, memoranda, recollections and known events, using fiction to develop the gaps left by the historical record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story moves between \u003cstrong\u003ePunjab, England, India and Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring themes of identity, exile, power, family, loyalty, religion, politics and the loss of a kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e👑 Maharaja Duleep Singh\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuleep Singh became Maharaja of Punjab as a child following the death of Maharaja Sher Singh and the political turmoil surrounding the Sikh Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book follows important stages of his life, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis childhood in Punjab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise and fall of the Sikh Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe annexation of Punjab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis removal to Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis changing relationship with Christianity and Sikhism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis attempts to reconnect with India and Punjab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis relationships and family life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis later years in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis death in Paris in 1893\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes an \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Dates\u003c\/strong\u003e section covering significant events from the birth of Maharaja Ranjit Singh through the life and death of Maharaja Duleep Singh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e📚 A Historical Novel With a Strong Sikh \u0026amp; 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The story deals with the historical circumstances surrounding Duleep Singh and the loss of the Koh-i-Noor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the book about Sikh history?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is strongly connected with \u003cstrong\u003eSikh and Punjab history\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially the final period of the Sikh Empire and the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is the book in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many pages does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e251 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the ISBN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9780143068822\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it paperback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this edition is \u003cstrong\u003epaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e⚠️ Content \u0026amp; Reading Note\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical novel intended for adult readers\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains mature themes, including relationships, sexuality, political intrigue, violence, death, religious conflict and other adult subject matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical events are presented through a fictionalised narrative, so readers should distinguish the author's literary interpretation from a formal academic biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e🎯 Ideal For\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaharaja Duleep Singh enthusiasts • Sikh history readers • Punjab history readers • Sikh Empire collections • Indian history readers • Historical fiction readers • Khalsa and Sikh heritage collections • Readers interested in colonial India • Libraries and personal historical collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can also make a thoughtful gift for someone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eMaharaja Ranjit Singh, Maharaja Duleep Singh and the history of Punjab\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003e⭐ Why Buy?\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating literary treatment of one of the most distinctive stories connected with the \u003cstrong\u003efinal generation of the Sikh Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical events, royal history, exile, Punjab, Britain, family relationships and political intrigue\u003c\/strong\u003egives the book appeal to both Sikh history enthusiasts and readers who enjoy historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e📦 Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book will be \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully packed to help protect it during transit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Important Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they show the \u003cstrong\u003eactual book, cover design and sample internal pages\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinor storage, shelf or handling marks may occasionally be present on books. 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