Besieged: Voices from Delhi, 1857 by Mahmood Farooqui is a powerful retelling of the Indian uprising of 1857 through the lens of dastan-goi (oral storytelling). Drawing from Urdu accounts and eyewitness narratives, the book captures the human experiences, emotions, and perspectives of those who lived through the siege of Delhi, offering a deeply personal and cultural dimension to one of India’s most significant historical events. More details available at Best Book Centre.