Indian Historical Fiction You Must Read

Want to get into a Historical fictional world of imaginations? Here are some Indian Historical Fiction books for you to read.

This book is a powerful, stark portrayal of the communal violence during the Partition of India, exploring human suffering

Tamas by Bhishma Sahni 

It paints a vivid portrait of pre-partition Delhi, capturing the city's decline through personal and cultural upheaval. 

Twilight in Delhi by Ahmed Ali 

This is a powerful, coming-of-age novel set in Nagaland, exploring love, loss, and the complexities of indigenous identity. 

Mari by Easterine Kire 

This is a lyrical novel set in Arunachal Pradesh, blending folklore, history, and personal identity. 

The Black Hill by Mamang Dai  

This book tells you a poignant story of survival and resilience during the 1857 Indian Rebellion, blending personal loss with history.

A Flight of Pigeons by Ruskin Bond 

It is a gripping historical novel set during the Opium Wars, exploring colonialism, migration, and cultural conflict. 

Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh 

Lets you explore the complex history of Rajasthan, blending myth, memory, and personal struggles in vivid storytelling. 

Joransko by Arundhati Chakravarti