Award-Winning Author  ·  Member, Member of The Royal Society of Literature, England

Niraj
Srivastava

Where History Bleeds into Fiction

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Dr. Niraj Srivastava
Beverly Hills Book Awards — Winner Karmaveer Chakra Award 2019 Excellence in Writing at the British Parliament, Sep 2019 Member of The Royal Society of Literature, England London Book Festival · Runner-Up Southern California Book Festival · Runner-Up

The Author

From Scholar
to Storyteller

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Originally a management scholar, Dr. Niraj Srivastava took an extraordinary path — channelling an analytical mind and a lifelong love for all things imperial, ceremonial, and martial into writing meticulously researched fiction that bridges the gap between history and imagination.

His debut work, A Ship of Many Oars, announced a versatile voice spanning humour, satire, supernatural, and military genres. But it was the Curse of the Mughals series that cemented his place in the literary world — bringing the court of Emperor Shahjahan alive with a depth that earned praise from historians, novelists, and film legends alike.

"The line between Facts and Fiction is very thin — both coexist peacefully in History, layering each other. Historical fiction writing is a voice from the past." — Dr. Niraj Srivastava

His work has received the REX Karmaveer Chakra Award (instituted by iCongo and the United Nations), the Excellence in Writing Award at the British Parliament (2019), the Beverly Hills Book Award, and recognition at the London Book Festival and Southern California Book Festival. He is a proud member of the Member of The Royal Society of Literature, England.

The Flagship Series

The Curse of the Mughals

A four-book chronicle of Emperor Shahjahan — intrigue, betrayal, power & legacy

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Daggers of Treason Book One
Daggers of Treason
The award-winning opening book — a richly detailed ride through Mughal treachery, harem intrigue, and the eternal mystique of Anarkali. Where ambition meets destiny.
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The Jhelum Betrayal Book Two
The Jhelum Betrayal
A worn manuscript in Benares unravels a shocking truth about Empress Nur Jahan — challenging centuries of established history with lyrical, fearless storytelling.
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Emperor by Deceit Book Three
Emperor by Deceit
The darker undercurrents of power, ambition, and deception that defined the reign of history's most complex emperor. The empire teeters on the edge of flame.
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The Mughal Mirage Book Four
The Mughal Mirage
The epic conclusion. What endures when empires crumble and history erases the truth? The final book of the Shahjahan saga awaits.
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Complete Works

All Books

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Historical Fiction · Humour · Satire · Supernatural · Military

A Ship of Many Oars

The debut work — nine short stories woven on the tapestry of Indian quirks, delinquent nobility, and galloping suspense. From ghost-infested hills of Kumaon to the jungles of wartime Burma. Inventive, inspired, and seriously funny. "Simple plots — and then, the end hits you — hard."

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Motivational · Non-Fiction

Never Surrender

A motivational work from an author who crossed worlds — from management scholar to award-winning novelist. Driven by curiosity, discipline, and the belief that the human spirit, like history itself, is never finished being written.

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Historical Fiction · Mughal Series · Book 1

Daggers of Treason

Beverly Hills Book Award winner. A rollercoaster ride through Mughal intrigue following the young Prince Khurram — ambition, treachery, and the eternal mystery of Anarkali. Available at Barnes & Noble, USA and on Amazon worldwide.

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Historical Fiction · Mughal Series · Book 2

The Jhelum Betrayal

Bold, lyrical, and fearless — what if the most iconic woman of the Mughal court had a secret identity that could challenge centuries of belief? Srivastava dives into forgotten archives and dusty manuscripts to pose the question history never dared ask.

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Supernatural Horror · Historical Fiction

Shadow of Sikri

Set in the haunted, abandoned corridors of Fatehpur Sikri — the city that rose in glory and was forsaken overnight. A supernatural horror novel that asks: what ancient secrets did Akbar's abandoned capital take to its grave? Some shadows never leave.

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Historical Fiction · Military · World War II

The Windsor Raven

As Europe descends into the fires of war and the Nazis advance on the continent, secrets buried within the walls of Windsor Castle begin to stir. A gripping historical fiction set against the tumultuous opening chapter of the Second World War.

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Acclaim & Recognition

What the World Says

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✦   Featured Review

With this book, Niraj has put Allahabad back on the Literary Map. Great potential for making a very interesting, informative historical film.

Amitabh Bachchan  ·  Legendary Film Actor

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Srivastava brings Lahore to life with its ghostly whispers; Agra buzzes with ambition; the Mughal court becomes a bustling hub of favours, betrayals, and ever-shifting loyalties.

The Tribune

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One of the most captivating reimaginings of the Mughal story in recent memory — a book that will fascinate history buffs, provoke scholars, and enchant anyone who revels in the blend of myth, memory, and imperial intrigue.

The Week

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With lyrical prose, rich atmosphere, and willingness to challenge the status quo — a bold intellectual ambition. Srivastava takes readers on a journey through archives, forgotten temples, and dusty manuscripts.

The Wire

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His novels are not mere retellings — they are living histories, complete with the suspense, passion, and betrayal that made the Mughal era one of the most dramatic in India's past.

India CSR

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The Author has captured the intrigue and mysteries of the Mughal court in a fast-paced and vividly described narrative. Extremely enjoyable — I congratulate Niraj for his excellence in writing award at the British Parliament.

London Tour Guide  ·  Goodreads

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Almost transports you back into a bygone era. Very well written, with precise and detailed descriptions of the Mughal court with all its splendour and vices. Would definitely recommend.

Goodreads Reader Review

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