White Mughals by William Dalrymple

White Mughals is William Dalrymple's meticulously researched historical narrative exploring the cultural and romantic relationships between British colonials and Indians in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Centered on the compelling story of James Achilles Kirkpatrick and Khair un-Nissa, this scholarly work examines the complex interplay of power, culture, and identity during a pivotal period when many Europeans embraced Indian customs and lifestyles before the hardening of colonial attitudes.