Author Talk with Daniel Majchrowicz "A Journey to Mecca and London"
Thu Oct 09 2025 11:45AM – 1:00PM
Event Description:
Daniel Majchrowicz will present his new translation: "A JOURNEY TO MECCA AND LONDON provides the first full English translation of Begum Sarbuland's Urdu travel diary from this journey, of which only three original copies remain. Originally intended for circulation among friends and family and later published, her informal entries not only reveal the everyday practices of an Indian woman of her time, but also detail her impressions and reactions as she explored the world alongside her husband. As Begum Sarbuland encountered other women and Muslims during her travels, those encounters shaped her reassessment of her own identity as a Muslim woman. Her observations hold continued significance for readers interested in critical questions about gender, Islam, and identity. " (Indiana University Press, 2025)