What is the theme in The Moor's Last Sigh by Salman Rushdie?

Mother India is an important theme. Throughout the novel, Rushdie explores the uncertainty, deception, and illusion that indwells this teeming nation: the intermingling and conflicting of many cultures, languages, and religions - although he consistently downplays the latter's significance and positive impact. Historical events intertwine with fiction, offering opportunities for reflection. Both classical myth and modern pop culture offer insights into a mysterious region.