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Major Themes In Girish Karnad's Tuhllaq

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Amity University -Lucknow - An Analysis of the Major themes in Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq Under the guidance of:- Prof.( Dr.) Kum Kum Ray SUPERVISED TO:- SUBMITTED BY:- Dr. Anupriya Roy Srivastava KIRTI SINGH B.A. (HONS.) ENGLISH SEMESTER-5 A7706113021 An Analysis of the Major themes in Girish Karnad’s Tughlaq Kirti Singh B.A. (Hons.) English V Semester A7706113021 Amity School of Languages Amity University, Uttar Pradesh Lucknow. Abstract Girish Karnad’s play Tughlaq is consciously anchored in the ancient theory and tradition of Indian theatre. The play thus reflects Karnad’s respect for the technical elements of theatrical art. The project is a humble attempt to examine Girish Karand’s Tughlaq, which is noted for its historical theme and contemporary relevance, and to throw light on Tughlaq, the central figure of the play, who stands for administrative reforms, for implementing the policy

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