Empress : The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan Hardback
by Ruby Lal
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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.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:336 pages, Map; 8 pages of illustrations
- Publisher:WW Norton & Co
- Publication Date:03/08/2018
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- ISBN:9780393239348
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:336 pages, Map; 8 pages of illustrations
- Publisher:WW Norton & Co
- Publication Date:03/08/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9780393239348