About the Book: Rampur: Forgotten Dishes from a Royal Court
Established as a princely state in 1774, Rampur lay nestled between two giants
of Indian polity: Delhi and Awadh. After the Rebellion of 1857, Rampur soaked up
fleeing artists, writers and chefs from these two erstwhile powerful centres. In
time, the Nawabs of Rampur became synonymous with the food that emerged from
their vast kitchens. Post Independence, Rampurs cuisine and culture alike fell
into oblivion. Dishes once legendary were reduced to nostalgia and fantastic
food fables.
Rampur: Forgotten Dishes from a Royal Court is a treasure trove of history told
through its rich culinary past.