There's no better way to learn about the history, culture and quirks of a place than to read a mix of fiction, non-fiction and memoir.
I recommend:
1. A Princess Remembers by Gayatri Devi, especially if you'll be in Jaipur and other parts of Rajasthan.
2. Anything by William Dalrymple, but especially The Age of Kali
3. Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. Yes it's close to 1000 pages, but the descriptions of Mumbai are unbeatable.
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