William Dalrymple's new book shows corporate violence began in India with the East India Company

An excerpt from ‘The Anarchy’, which traces, among other things, the plunder and pillage initiated by Robert Clive.

William Dalrymple

· Aug 26, 2019 · 08:30 am

These 13 crucial events capture the sparkling adventures of the Kohinoor

History-writer William Dalrymple is back, with a biography of the enigmatic diamond, co-authored with journalist Anita Anand.

William Dalrymple

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Anita Anand

· Dec 20, 2016 · 08:30 am

Delhi's great Persian scholar has died – and with him, an entire line of learning

In ‘City of Djinns’, William Dalrymple recollects his first meeting with SM Yunus Jaffery, who died on Monday.

William Dalrymple

· Aug 30, 2016 · 08:30 am