Empress the astonishing reign of nur jahan
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Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Her legend still lives, but her story was lost—until now.
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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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 03 augustus 2018
Aantal pagina's: 336
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Ruby Lal
Hoofduitgeverij: Ww Norton & Co
Extra groot lettertype: Nee
Product breedte: 165 mm
Product hoogte: 30 mm
Product lengte: 244 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 161 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 31 mm
Verpakking lengte: 243 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 1009 g
EAN: 9780393239348