William Dalrymple books in order
Author and historian
- Born
- 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
William Dalrymple has published 4 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with City of Djinns (1993). The best-known is The Anarchy (2019). The latest is Golden Road (2024).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Dalrymple
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The Anarchy
William Dalrymple's most-read book.
Newest
Golden Road
Published 2024.
Standalone novels in order
In Xanadu (1989)
City of Djinns (1993)
White Mughals (Mar 2002)
The Last Mughal (2006)
Non-fiction in order
At the Court of the Fish-eyed Goddess (1998)
From the Holy Mountain (1998)
The Age of Kali (1998)
Intrepid Arabia (1999)
Sacred India (1999)
Edge of Faith (2009)
Nine Lives (2009)
Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India (2009)
In Xanadu Vintage (2012)
Return of a King (2012)
The Anarchy (2019)
Golden Road (2024)
Other books in order
Begums, Thugs and Englishmen (2002)
The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty (2007)
About William Dalrymple
William Benedict Hamilton-Dalrymple is a Scottish historian, art historian, indologist, curator, broadcaster, critic and author.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Dalrymple FAQ
- How many books has William Dalrymple written?
- William Dalrymple has published 4 novels, 12 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Dalrymple's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Anarchy.
- What is William Dalrymple's latest book?
- Golden Road (2024).
- What is William Dalrymple's most famous book?
- The Anarchy (2019) is William Dalrymple's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.