eastren culture

One of the major themes in "Twilight in Delhi" is Diminishing of Muslim's culture. The effects of shrinking Muslim civilization has been clearly shown in the novel through the example of Asghar. Twilight in Delhi basically deals with the decay of Mughal Kingship and Muslim civilization and culture.

Before the arrival of the British in Hindustan, there had been ruling Muslims and their civilization could be seen everywhere but with the arrival of the British, the whole civilization faced a huge decay. Mir Nihal, who used to live in the Muslim civilization could not gratify with the present situation of Muslim society. His attitude reflects the predicament of Muslims of Delhi, to whom it was about impossible to survive in the changed conditions. Because they felt that this is the most embarrassing condition of the Muslims.