Jahanara: Princess of Princesses, India, 1627

Jahanara: Princess of Princesses, India, 1627

186 pages
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Published: 1 Sep 2002
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ISBN: 9780439223508

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Scholastic

Publication date: 1 September 2002

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In the 1600s, the Mughal emperors of India were among the greatest rulers of the East. Jahanara is the daughter of one of these ultra-rich and powerful figures, Shah Jahan The Magnificent. The oldest and favorite of his children, she is showered with emeralds, diamonds, and rubies, and is attended by numerous servants and learned tutors. Yet, her world is not one of pure contentment. It is rife with intrigue and turmoil as her father fights for his rights to rule - and she struggles against the confinement her Muslim religion dictates. Jahanara's diary allows readers to witness the exotic splendor and unforgettable drama of this past great dynasty.