Shatranj ke Khiladi (Part 01) by Munshi Premchand || Hindi/Urdu Audiobook

"Shatranj ke Khiladi" by Munshi Premchand is a short story set in 1856 during the annexation of Awadh by the British East India Company. The narrative revolves around two friends, Mirza Sajjad Ali and Mir Roshan Ali, who are obsessed with playing chess, neglecting their responsibilities. As political turmoil unfolds around them, they remain oblivious to the changing times. Eventually, the British take control of Awadh, symbolizing the consequences of neglecting one's duty and the impact of political apathy. The story serves as a commentary on the social and political apathy prevalent during that period.