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British-controlled India

This is the social norm for the majority of this novel. It leads to tensions among the characters and social groups.

Mayapore

This is the seat of government for a district that includes several smaller towns.

Chillianwallah Bagh

This is the relatively modern section of town where Indians of more comfortable means live.

Bibighar Gardens

This is where a house once stood that was burned down by its owner.

MacGregor House

This is the large house that Lady Chatterjee lives in.

The Cantonment

This is the section of Mayapore where the British and other European residents live.

The Sanctuary

This is a facility for dying Indians run by Sister Ludmilla.

Dibrapur

This is a small town where violence first flares up in this novel.

The Hindu Temple

This is where Daphne says she had her last date with Hari.

The Gymkhana Club

This was once a...

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