Join us for a conversation between author Ira Mukhoty and Giles Tillotson, SVP, DAG, as they delve into 18th-century Awadh during the reigns of Shuja ud Daula and his son Asaf ud Daula.

Discover how this period, marked by increasing interference from the East India Company and French adventurers, shaped Awadhi society. The discussion will explore the influence of Asaf ud Daula's patronage on rituals, architecture, and the arts, highlighting a vibrant Shia renaissance.