Can you recommend some historical fiction India books?

One great India historical fiction is 'The Palace of Illusions' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It retells the story of the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective.

'The Inheritance of Loss' by Kiran Desai also fits. It portrays the lives of different characters in India against the backdrop of historical changes. The characters face moral and ethical dilemmas, which add to the 'gray' aspect of the historical fiction.

You can also try 'Harappa: Curse of the Blood River' which is set in the ancient Indus Valley civilization. It combines mystery and historical facts, taking readers on a journey through the advanced yet mysterious civilization of Harappa.

Sure. 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga is a great India fiction. It gives a darkly humorous look at the class divide in India through the eyes of a chauffeur. Then there's 'Interpreter of Maladies' by Jhumpa Lahiri, which consists of short stories that touch on themes like immigration, cultural identity, and family relationships in the context of the Indian - American experience.

Arundhati Roy's works often touch on the marginalized in India. Although not solely focused on untouchables, in books like 'The God of Small Things', she delves into the caste - based discrimination which the untouchables are a part of. Her writing gives a vivid picture of the social fabric in India where the untouchables are at the lowest rung and the various ways they are oppressed.

In the realm of 'India China war fiction', some works might be written from a very nationalistic perspective in both countries. They could be used to boost the morale of their own side in a fictional sense. But we should approach such fictions with caution as they can sometimes mislead the public about the real nature of relations between the two great nations. The real relationship is complex and multi - faceted, involving diplomacy, trade, cultural exchanges and more, which is often overlooked in such fictional portrayals.

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts is also set in India. It's about an Australian fugitive who finds himself in the slums of Mumbai. The book is full of adventure, love, and a deep exploration of the city and its people.

They often draw on India's rich cultural and religious heritage. For example, many incorporate elements from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

One great book is 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy. It beautifully weaves a story set in Kerala, India, exploring themes of family, love, and the caste system.

One great India fiction book is 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy. It beautifully weaves the story of a family in Kerala, exploring themes of love, caste, and social norms. Another is 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie, which is a magical realist tale that intertwines the fate of India's independence with the lives of those born at midnight on that very day. Also, 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth is a long but engaging novel that delves into post - independence India, following the story of a young woman's search for a suitable husband.