Jaipur Nama : Tales From The Pink City

Jaipur Nama is the story of one of India’s most fascinating cities as seen through the eyes of both its residents and its visitors who witnessed and recorded different moments in Jaipur’s history between the 18th and the 20th centuries. The triumphs follies and foibles of its rulers the passion and drama of palace intrigues the splendor of royal rites and entertainments and the bustle and energy of its bazaars and ateliers all come to life through the vivid and detailed accounts of chroniclers as diverse as an Austrian Jesuit a French naturalist a court priest a city merchant and a pilgrim from Banaras. Many of these accounts are here translated into English for the first time. Each reflects a different aspect of Jaipur together creating a captivating kaleidoscopic portrait of the Pink City. Linking these narratives are the observations experiences and perceptions of the author Giles Tillotson who skillfully weaves the past into the present as he writes about the personalities who shaped the character of the city the wonders of its architecture and the development of its superb arts and crafts. Entertaining as well as scholarly Jaipur Nama will appeal to a wide readership. For those who know Jaipur or plan to go there this book will sharpen and enrich their experience of the city while armchair travelers will find it a delightfully witty and knowledgeable companion. About the Author Giles Tillotson writes and lectures on a wide range of Indian art and architecture from the sultanate and Rajput period to the colonial and modern eras. He taught at the University of London from 1990 to 2004 since when he has been living in India working as an author and curator and as a consultant to museum trusts. Delhi Darshan completes Giles Tillotson's Golden Triangle trilogy following his critically acclaimed books Jaipur Nama and Taj Mahal both published by Penguin India.