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The Mughal Empire as it has rarely been seen—through the private lives of the emperors who shaped its history. Historians have largely focused on the Mughals’ grand campaigns and imperial splendour. Yet, the true course of the empire was often shaped behind palace walls, moulded by the decisions, desires and dynamics of its kings, queens and royal households. In Shahenshahs, Begums and Shahzadis, acclaimed author Tanushree Podder steps into these inner chambers of power, offering a sweeping and intriguing portrait of the dynasty, uncovering the personalities, temperaments and contradictions that shaped an empire. Inside this book, you’ll find The emperors behind the crown: A closer look at Mughal rulers—their habits, impulses and inner worlds. The power of the begums: How royal women influenced politics, culture and succession. Life within the zenana: An exploration of relationships, authority and courtly life. Love, ambition and betrayal: Moments where personal passions altered the course of history. History drawn from rare sources: Insights from memoirs, chronicles and travellers’ accounts. A definitive account of the Mughals An engrossing saga in three parts, the narrative moves beyond the familiar chronicles of war and expansion. The Emperors follows sovereigns from Babur to the later Mughals, revealing the men behind the crown. The Begums restores the formidable women of the zenana to the centre of history, demonstrating how their counsel, influence and vision were integral to imperial culture. Love and Betrayal unfolds with dramatic intensity, exposing passions that altered destinies. Why this book stands out • Moves beyond warfare to reveal the human dimension of the Mughal Empire • Places royal women and their influence at the centre of the narrative • Combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling • Presents history as a vivid, character-driven account Beyond power and pageantry ⭐ Akbar delighted in the heady scent of ambergris. ⭐ Aurangzeb, austere and disciplined, abstained from alcohol. ⭐ Nur Jahan designed dresses that set courtly fashion. ⭐ Jahanara built the gracious Begum ki Sarai for passing merchants. ⭐ Hamida Banu resisted an emperor’s relentless wooing for forty days. ⭐ Childhood rivalries hardened into a fatal struggle between two princes. Drawing on memoirs, chronicles and travellers’ accounts, Podder retrieves rare and revealing pearls from the depths of history. This is the Mughals rendered human, layered and luminously alive.
Product Details
Number of Pages
512
Language
English
SKU
BK0543061
ISBN
9789353529055
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14.57 x 3.73 x 22.19 cm
Binding
Hardback
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