The Delusional Emperor
Title: The Tyranny of Idealism: Deconstructing Political Utopianism in Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq tughlaq by girish karnad text
GHALIB: So you brought them here, 700 miles away. The Delusional Emperor Title: The Tyranny of Idealism:
In Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq, the "deep features" refer to the subtextual, structural, and thematic layers that move the play beyond a mere historical narration of a 14th-century ruler. Karnad uses history as a metaphor to explore the psychology of power, the failure of idealism, and the human condition. Warning for Researchers: The play is often mis-published
Warning for Researchers: The play is often mis-published as "Tughlaq: A Play in Thirteen Scenes" without Karnad’s final 1972 revisions. Ensure your copy includes the prologue and the correct scene order.
The play's structure is non-linear, with multiple timelines and narrative threads. This structure adds to the play's complexity and depth, mirroring the complexity of Tughlaq's personality and reign.