Lahore in the Time of the Raj

Lahore in the Time of the Raj by Ian Talbot is a historical examination of Punjab's capital during British colonial rule. Talbot traces the transformation of Lahore from a Mughal city into a modern colonial center, exploring how imperial administration, urban planning, and economic policies reshaped the city's landscape and society.

The book combines archival research with personal narratives to reveal how ordinary residents - merchants, laborers, intellectuals, and administrators - navigated colonial Lahore. Talbot examines the tension between tradition and modernization, the growth of nationalist sentiment, and the complex relationships that defined colonial urban life. His account moves beyond the standard colonial narrative to show Lahore's agency and resistance during this pivotal period.

Drawing on documents, maps, and contemporary accounts, the work reconstructs daily life, commerce, politics, and culture in a city caught between empires. This is essential reading for anyone interested in South Asian history, colonial studies, or the roots of modern Pakistan.

• Author: Ian Talbot
• Subject: Colonial history, urban history, Punjab, India-Pakistan studies
• Scope: Covers the Raj period in Lahore with focus on social and economic transformation
• Audience: History students, South Asian scholars, general readers interested in colonial narratives

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