The Last Mughal by William Dalrymple is a powerful historical biography of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last emperor of the Mughal dynasty. Set against the backdrop of the 1857 Indian Rebellion, the book delves into the fall of the Mughal Empire, the cultural richness of Delhi, and the devastating consequences of British colonial policies. With vivid storytelling, detailed character profiles, and extensive research from archives across India, Pakistan, and Burma, Dalrymple paints a nuanced portrait of a forgotten king and a vanishing era.