An Indian in The House

Four Indian pioneers. One empire. A legacy that changed British politics forever. Written by the late Lord Mohamed Sheikh, An Indian in The House tells the remarkable story of the first four Indian men to enter the UK Parliament at the height of the British Empire: Dadabhai Naoroji, Mancherjee Bhownaggree, Shapurji Saklatvala, and Satyendra Sinha.

Their journeys from colonial India to the heart of Westminster mark a pivotal chapter in the history of race, representation, and political power. Each man brought a different voice, a different vision, and a shared fight for justice. From Cabinet Minister to socialist MP, their stories reflect the complex interplay of empire, identity, and resistance.

For readers of Empireland, Inglorious Empire, and The Anarchy, this is an authoritative and inspiring tribute to trailblazers who helped redefine what it meant to be Indian — and British. They broke the race barrier. They opened the doors of Parliament. This is their legacy.