The Long Strider in Jehangir’s Hindustan Paperback

The Long Strider in Jehangir’s Hindustan offers a captivating account of an extraordinary journey through the vibrant and often unpredictable landscape of 17th-century India. This book follows the footsteps of the intrepid English traveler Thomas Coryate, who wandered through the Mughal Empire during the reign of Emperor Jehangir. Blending adventure with historical insight, it captures the grandeur of the Mughal court, the bustling life of Indian cities, and the cultural encounters that shaped the early days of global exploration. Rich with anecdotes, personal reflections, and vivid descriptions, this narrative provides a unique glimpse into a world at the crossroads of tradition and change, offering readers a rare window into the encounters that bridged East and West centuries ago.