Tiger Slayer: The Extraordinary Story of Nur Jahan, Empress of India | Mughal History | Ages 13 +
Author: Lal, Ruby
Brand: Penguin
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 11-08-2025
Details: More than four centuries ago in India, a Muslim woman ruled a magnificent empire: Nur Jahan, whose name means ‘light of the world’. Nur led troops into battle atop an elephant, hunted tigers, designed public buildings, and issued coinage and royal decrees in her own name.
In a world dominated by men, her astute handling of court politics and affairs of state propelled her to the position of co-sovereign of the vast Mughal Empire―and made her mighty enemies, who would plot to bring about her downfall.
Tiger Slayer combines the gifts of historian Ruby Lal and artist Molly Crabapple to uncover the vibrant and diverse culture of Mughal India and tell the compelling story of a daring, brilliant woman who achieved unequalled power and fame.
EAN: 9780143457770
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
Languages: English
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Tiger Slayer: The Extraordinary Story of Nur Jahan, Empress of India | Mughal History | Ages 13 +
Tiger Slayer: The Extraordinary Story of Nur Jahan, Empress of India | Mughal History | Ages 13 +
Author: Lal, Ruby
Brand: Penguin
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 11-08-2025
Details: More than four centuries ago in India, a Muslim woman ruled a magnificent empire: Nur Jahan, whose name means ‘light of the world’. Nur led troops into battle atop an elephant, hunted tigers, designed public buildings, and issued coinage and royal decrees in her own name.
In a world dominated by men, her astute handling of court politics and affairs of state propelled her to the position of co-sovereign of the vast Mughal Empire―and made her mighty enemies, who would plot to bring about her downfall.
Tiger Slayer combines the gifts of historian Ruby Lal and artist Molly Crabapple to uncover the vibrant and diverse culture of Mughal India and tell the compelling story of a daring, brilliant woman who achieved unequalled power and fame.
EAN: 9780143457770
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
Languages: English
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Author: Lal, Ruby
Brand: Penguin
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 11-08-2025
Details: More than four centuries ago in India, a Muslim woman ruled a magnificent empire: Nur Jahan, whose name means ‘light of the world’. Nur led troops into battle atop an elephant, hunted tigers, designed public buildings, and issued coinage and royal decrees in her own name.
In a world dominated by men, her astute handling of court politics and affairs of state propelled her to the position of co-sovereign of the vast Mughal Empire―and made her mighty enemies, who would plot to bring about her downfall.
Tiger Slayer combines the gifts of historian Ruby Lal and artist Molly Crabapple to uncover the vibrant and diverse culture of Mughal India and tell the compelling story of a daring, brilliant woman who achieved unequalled power and fame.
EAN: 9780143457770
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
Languages: English
