Haibat-i aydar

Haibat-i Aydar is a memoir of the last king of Oudh, Wajid Ali Shah. It is a vivid account of his life and times in India, his exile to Calcutta, and his deep passion for music, dance, and poetry. This book provides insight into the cultural richness of the Indian court, the politics of the British colonization, and the personal struggles of a king in exile.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.