The novel Twilight in Delhi follows the decline of an aristocratic Muslim family in Delhi in the early 20th century. It describes Mir Nihal, the patriarch of the family, his wife Begum Mir Nihal, and their children including his favorite son Asghar. The story explores themes of modernity versus conservatism and the downfall of Muslim civilization in India through the symbolic deterioration of Mir Nihal and his family's circumstances.

2. Twilight in Delhi

3. Twilight in Delhi
The story is about a family
(Indian Muslim culture)
Mir Nihal & his family

4. Ahmed Ali (1908-1994)
• Ahmed Ali was an Indian poet,
novelist, critic and scholar.
• Born in Delhi, India, Ahmed Ali
was educated at Aligarh and
Lucknow universities.
• This novel was published in
1940.
Author’s Introduction

5. Character of Mir Nihal

6. Character of Mir Nihal

7. Begum Mir Nihal:

8. Babban Jan:

9. Asghar

10. Mushtri Bai:

11. Bilquees:

12. Zohra:

13. Significance of the Title

14. Significance of the Title

15. Symbolism:
• Asghar
• Mir Nihal’s Family
• Pigeons
• Mir Nihal’s paralysis
• Begum Nihal’s blindness

16. Summary:

17. Theme:
• Modernity vs Conservatism
• Downfall of Muslim civilization in India
• Gender issues