A Place Within

  Includes bibliographical references.

  eISBN: 978-0-307-37177-5

  1. Vassanji, M. G.—Travel—India. 2. Vassanji, M. G.—Family. 3. India—Description and travel. 4. India—History. 5. Authors, Canadian (English)—20th century—Biography. I. Title.

  PS8593.A87Z47 2008 C813'.54 C2008-904864-4

  Grateful acknowledgement is made to reprint the following: Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Amir Khusrau Dihlavi; verso: Amir Khusrau Presents a Book of Poetry to Ala’uddin Khalji

  Ala’uddin Muhammad al-Harawi

  Amir Khusrau Dihlawi, (1253–1324)

  Safavid dynasty, 1503–1504

  Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper

  Origin: Balkh, Afghanistan / Historical Region: Iran

  Courtesy of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

  Map illustrator: Adam Hilborn

  Published in Canada by Doubleday Canada,

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