I lived in Delhi at the same time William Dalrymple was researching this book. Although I only saw a fraction of what he did it certainly made it a very interesting read. His writing is beautiful - precise, flowing, descriptive, eloquent. Occasionally the history became overwhelming but in general was fascinating. I learnt a great deal about a country that I knew quite well and was lucky enough to live in for three years. If only it had been written before I moved there!