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  • Empress

  • The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan
  • By: Ruby Lal
  • Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
  • Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)

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By: Ruby Lal
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In 1611, 34-year-old Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the 20th and favorite wife of Emperor Jahangir, who ruled the vast 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 ultimately 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 in Renaissance Europe, including Elizabeth I. Here, she finally receives her due in a deeply researched and evocative biography that awakens us to a fascinating history.
©2018 Ruby Lal (P)2018 HighBridge Company
India Politicians Royalty South Asia Women World Ancient History
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Fascinating!

Learnt a lot , fascinating! narrator was good too .. highlights have to be her rise to power & her achievements during that time .

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The history to stand still to this day

The great Queen and the great Mughals! The best history book in a long time I came across!

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Highly enjoyable

The details of the places, people and situations paints a vivid picture in mind. it was a wonderful listen.

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Interesting

A biography of Nur Jahan, Mughal empress. A very interesting book, I enjoyed it.

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