Question

    What is Swapna Liddle's book "The Broken Script" about?

    I. The rise of the Mughal Dynasty in Delhi.

    II. The influence of the East India Company on Delhi's culture.

    III. Delhi's transition to modernity during the 19th century.

    A Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C All I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: "The Broken Script" by Swapna Liddle is about the period of Delhi's history from 1803 to 1857, when the Mughal Dynasty was in decline and the East India Company was gaining power. The book explores the cultural, social, and political changes that occurred during this time, as Delhi was at the cusp of modernity. 

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