Empress - The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan (Hardcover)

In 1611, thirty-four-year-old Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and favourite wife of the Emperor Jahangir who ruled the Mughal Empire. An astute politician as well as a devoted partner, she issued imperial orders; coins of the realm bore her name. When Jahangir was imprisoned by a rebellious nobleman, the Empress led troops into battle and rescued him. The only woman to acquire the stature of empress in her male-dominated world, Nur was also a talented dress designer and innovative architect whose work inspired her stepson's Taj Mahal. Nur's confident assertion of talent and power is revelatory; it far exceeded the authority of her female contemporaries, including Elizabeth I. Here, she finally receives her due in a deeply researched and evocative biography.

General

Imprint:	W W Norton & Co Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2018
Authors:	Ruby Lal
Dimensions:	244 x 165 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-0-393-23934-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Royalty Books > Biography > Royalty Promotions
LSN:	0-393-23934-9
Barcode:	9780393239348

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