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The Peacock Throne by Saraf, Sujit, 1969- is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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October 31, 1984 begins like any other day for Gopal Pandey as he sets up his tea stall in a lane off Chandni Chowk - the most magnificent and crowded street in all Delhi. At its head lies Red Fort, once the home of the gem-encrusted Peacock Throne, symbol of the Mughal Empire's dazzling might, and of its downfall. By the end of the day, Indira Gandhi has been assassinated, violent riots have erupted and Gopal is the bemused possessor of a large sum of money. Fourteen turbulent years and four dramatic turning points in Indian history later, this illiterate, bumbling man stands on the verge of immense political power. Gopal's unlikely journey is a tale of accidents, scheming, murder and tragedy, religious and political rivalries, corruption and hubris. Irreverent, farcical and as enlightening as it is entertaining, THE PEACOCK THRONE is a novel of breathtaking scope and reach, which looks deep into the heart of human nature and into the soul of modern India.

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Author

Saraf, Sujit, 1969-

Publisher

Hodder & Stoughton

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780340899700

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction

Rating

3.47 / 5 (14 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14