Empress The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan

The fascinating biography of the most powerful Mughal woman in historyWhen it came to hunting she was a master shot. As a dress designer few could match. An ingenious architect she innovated the use of marble in her parents' mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna which inspired her stepson's Taj Mahal. And she was both celebrated and reviled for her political acumen and diplomatic skill which rivaled those of her female counterparts in Europe and beyond.In 1611 thirty-four-year-old Nur Jahan daugh...See More