Multi-character saga involving the domestic situations of four North Indian families (one in particular who is trying to find a suitable boy for marriage of a daughter). Set in a newly independent 1950s India.

The pathos and generation gap of a father-son relationship in 1970s and 80's India. Father is a product of British influence and Nehruvian nationalism, and is growing old and weary. Son finds himself on a journey through memories of his father, family, culture and country.

A simple peasant woman from a small Indian village recalls her life of struggle and strength.

Ambition, love and art within the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar set in early 16th century. Featuring the gifted, young Bizhad (son of Akbar's favorite court painter) and his suffering coming of age.

A series of novellas set primarily in the eras of Emperor Ashoka and Mughal Emperor Akbar. These are loosely linked by a contemporary story involving a treasure hunt within the immense fortress of Mangarh. (See also the sequel "India Fortunes".)

Politics, intrigue, love, and loss in 17th century imperial Hindustan (India) during and after the construction of the Taj Mahal (a mausoleum for the beloved wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan).

Control over one's destiny (individually and as a country) is the main theme as the heroine seeks independence in 1940s India. Short-listed for the Crossword Book Award.

Story of a struggling Brahmin family in a small city on the Bay of Bengal in contemporary India. Each chapter written from the viewpoint of a different character. Kiriyamaa Pacific Rim Book Award finalist, and winner of 2001 Commonwealth Writers Prize.

The spiritual and emotional journeys of a remarkable Indian family through five generations.

(Novel aka "Godaan"). Set in colonial 1920-1930's Oudh India. Follows the lives of a cross-section of Indian humanity. Considered a classic of Indian (Hindi) literature.

Depiction of a parallel decline of an upper-class Muslim merchants' family and of Mughal Delhi circa 1911.

Story of one day in the life of an 18 year old "untouchable" outcaste in 1935 British colonial India. Considered a classic.

A chronicle of the Indian struggle for freedom and independence from Great Britain inspired by the 2000 year old Hindu epic "The Mahabharata". Winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize.

"Set in Mumbai, India between 1975 and 1977 during the turmoil of "The Emergency" (a period of expanded government power and crackdowns on civil liberties) four characters of diverse backgrounds come together, develop a bond and depart from each other's lives as dramatically as they came" (Wikipedia). Short-listed for 1996 Booker Prize, and winner of 1996 Commonwealth Writers Prize.

Saga of India's legendary and controversial Empress Mehrunnisa (Sun of Woman) aka Nur Jahan (Light of the World) and her rise to prominence...from birth to a Persian refugee through her embattled love and marriage to Crown Prince Salim and her shaping of the Mughal empire. Set 16th and 17th centuries.

A farming family's 1000 mile migration to Bombay (through the Punjab, Gujurat and Rajastan) as lives are remade and reclaimed. Short-listed for the 2007 Glen Dimplex Award.

Story of the conflict between royal father and son, the prince's autocratic rule and luxurious way of life, and his Princely State's merger with the Union of India in the "new democracy". (See also Malgonkiar's "The Devil's Wind", and "Bend in the Ganges".)

Family chronicle spanning nearly half a century (1899 to 1947) and three generations of the Christian Dorai family of Southern India as they search for their place in a rapidly changing society.

Story of princess brought up in 19th century royal India. Raised in the 1000 year old tradition of purdah (a strict regime of seclusion, silence, and submission) the princess is unprepared to assume the role of Regent Maharani of Sirpur upon the death of her decadent, Westernized husband.

Epic spanning from the 4th century B.C. to the time of 1947 Partition and Independence. Focusing on the loves and lives of a set of characters. Historical fiction with magical realism.