Towering ambition, veiled longing: Feminine power in the Mughal empire
To what extent did empresses and noblewomen influence the political, social and aesthetic landscapes of the Mughal empire? Quite a bit, it turns out.
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To what extent did empresses and noblewomen influence the political, social and aesthetic landscapes of the Mughal empire? Quite a bit, it turns out.
Ruby Lal’s new book ‘Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan’ is a much-needed study of one of the most legendary female icons in Indian history.
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