Empress

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The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan

By Ruby Lal

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Empress by Ruby Lal explores the life of Nur Jahan, a formidable Mughal empress. Through captivating narrative, the book delves into her influence in the royal court, her strategic acumen, and the bold moves she made to wield power in a male-dominated era, painting a vivid portrait of one of history's most inspiring women.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This biography delves into the life of a captivating historical figure, offering a rare glimpse into her influential role in history. You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by powerful women in history and appreciate richly detailed memoirs that bring the past to life with compelling narratives.

Empress

Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Her legend still lives, but her story was lost—until now.

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Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and most cherished wife of the Emperor Jahangir. Nur ruled the vast Mughal Empire alongside her husband, leading troops into battle, signing imperial orders, and astutely handling matters of the state.

Acclaimed historian Ruby Lal uncovers the rich life and world of Nur Jahan, rescuing this dazzling figure from patriarchal and Orientalist clichés of romance and intrigue, and giving new insight into the lives of women and girls in the Mughal Empire. In Empress, Nur Jahan finally receives her due in a deeply researched and evocative biography that awakens us to a fascinating history.

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Ruby Lal's Empress has been widely praised for its thorough and vivid portrayal of Nur Jahan, the sole female ruler of the Mughal Empire. The biography is celebrated as a meticulous and feminist work that successfully brings to life the splendour and complexities of Mughal court life. Lal's skill in compiling limited historical evidence into an engaging narrative has been commended, offering a stylish and absorbing portrait of a remarkable historical figure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393357677

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: Map; 8 pages of illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Ruby Lal is an award-winning historian of India and professor of South Asian history at Emory University whose writing has appeared in Time, BBC History, and Literary Hub. She is the author of Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan, which was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Her most recent book, Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of Gulbadan, was longlisted for the prestigious Cundill History Prize and received praise from the BBC, Wall Street Journal, and Times Literary Supplement, among others. She divides her time between Atlanta, Georgia, and Delhi, India.

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