{"product_id":"dastanbu","title":"Dastanbu","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib is one of the greatest poets not only in India but also in the world. Mirza Ghalibs account of the 1857 uprising offers a valuable insight into his political ideology and his perspective on British rule in India. He presented this account in the form of a diary. This small booklet, written in Persian, is titled Dastambu. The word Dastambu in Persian means bouquet. In this small book, Dastambu, Ghalib poetically describes the events from May 11, 1857, to July 31, 1857. Dastambu contains numerous images that instantly touch the readers heart. In addition to the poetry interspersed throughout the book, the prose also exudes a poetic flavor. Places are filled with unique expressions of helplessness and inner conflict. Thus, Dastambu not only describes the turmoil of 1857 but also the pain of Ghalibs personal life. Regarding the publication of Dastambu, Ghalib wrote several lengthy letters to Munshi Hargopal Taftah. For the convenience of readers, all the letters are included at the end of the book. Dastambu is an essential book for understanding Indias first peoples revolution, the circumstances it created, and Ghalibs anguish. Reading it means witnessing 1857 with your own eyes and experiencing the sensibilities of our popular poet. From the Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rajkamal Prakashan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45867208704198,"sku":"DADAX811902883X","price":3.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/51lWLghB1WL.jpg?v=1779372716","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/dastanbu","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}