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Historian William Dalrymple will explore links between Britain and India in his Dubai appearance. Alamy
Historian William Dalrymple will explore links between Britain and India in his Dubai appearance. Alamy
Celebrated historian William Dalrymple says India is in the midst of a cultural war
Multi-award winning author says history is open for revision but there is no place for bigotry