Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 10,000+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
The Begum and the Dastan by Tarana Husain Khan
Storizen
|March 2023
Tarana Husain Khan's novel tells the story of a nineteenth-century Dastan through the lens of a twenty-first-century family lore, in which a quintessential tale-telling, full-of-stories 'Dadi' narrates the story of her aristocratic grandmother to her granddaughter, Ameera.
Ameera's life weaves a gossamer-thin frame-story interlaced with textures of the commonplace and mundane, propelling us into the extraordinary, suspense-thrill-filled life of Feroza Begum, one of Nawab Shams Khan of Sherpur's many spouses circa 1897.
This story is from the March 2023 edition of Storizen.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Storizen
Storizen
Digital Marketing for Non-Marketers by Harish Vasudevan
“Digital Marketing for Non-Marketers: An Irreverent Guide” by Harish Vasudevan is a technologically crafted guide for understanding the ideas of digital marketing for non-marketers.
1 mins
April 2026
Storizen
The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg
\"The Way of Excellence\" by Brad Stulberg addresses the quest for excellence as the title suggests, combining scientific research with personal development tactics to encourage long-term success and fulfillment in both personal and professional settings.
1 min
April 2026
Storizen
The Invincible Brain by Dr. Majid Fotuhi
In \"The Invincible Brain,\" Dr. Majid Fotuhi presents a 12-week program aimed at reversing cognitive decline, enhancing memory, and optimizing mental sharpness for individuals of any age.
1 min
April 2026
Storizen
Heart the Lover by Lily King
Lily King's \"Heart the Lover\" which is on the longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2026, captures the raw, intoxicating pulse of young love in a way that feels achingly real, like flipping through a friend's dogeared diary from college days.
1 mins
April 2026
Storizen
The Director by Daniel Kehlmann
\"The Director\" by Daniel Kehlmann, shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize, tells the gripping story of G.W. Pabst, a real filmmaker caught in the Nazi era's dark pull.
1 min
April 2026
Storizen
History Unpacked by Saisudha Acharya
Saisudha Acharya's \"History Unpacked\" reflects on a transformative experience with history, moving from disinterest to appreciation through engaging nonfiction.
1 min
April 2026
Storizen
Whatever It Takes by Sangeetha Chakrapani
Reading this book just a week after World Autism Awareness Day(April 2) made it feel even more special.
1 min
April 2026
Storizen
FROM THE EDITOR'S BOOKSHElf
I picked up The Mountain Is You at a time when I thought I needed motivation.
1 mins
April 2026
Storizen
The Cry Over the Boundless Hills
Anugandika Hills are dying a silent death!\" A smartly dressed female news reporter says on the TV, just as I am about to switch the channel.
12 mins
April 2026
Storizen
In Her Defence by Philippa Malicka
Author Philippa Malicka's \"In Her Defence\" pulls readers into a tense courtroom drama where a young woman stands trial for a shocking crime that blurs the lines between victim and villain.
1 min
April 2026
Translate
Change font size