Twilight in Delhi

Twilight in Delhi
The story is about a family
(Indian Muslim culture)
Mir Nihal & his family
 Authors Introduction
Ahmed Ali (1908-1994)
Ahmed Ali was an Indian poet,
novelist, critic and scholar.

Born in Delhi, India, Ahmed Ali

was educated at Aligarh and
Lucknow universities.

This novel was published in

1940.
Character of Mir Nihal
Character of Mir Nihal
Begum Mir Nihal:
Babban Jan:
Asghar
Mushtri Bai:
Bilquees:
Zohra:
Significance of the Title
Significance of the Title
Symbolism:

Asghar
Mir Nihals Family
Pigeons
Mir Nihals paralysis
Begum Nihals blindness
Summary:
Theme:

Modernity vs Conservatism

Downfall of Muslim civilization in India

Gender issues