Tiger Slayer: The Extraordinary Story of Nur Jahan, Empress of India | Mughal History | Ages 13 +
Four centuries back, a remarkable figure gripped the reins of one of history's grandest realms. Nur Jahan, meaning 'light of the world', shattered expectations at every turn. She galloped into warfare on elephants, stalked dangerous game across royal hunting grounds, orchestrated architectural marvels, and wielded her own seal on official documents and proclamations. Few women have ever wielded such authority. Fewer still have done so whilst navigating the treacherous corridors of male-dominated courts. Her shrewd manoeuvres through political intrigue and administrative challenges lifted her to an unprecedented role: co-ruler of the sprawling Mughal realm. Yet power breeds resentment. Rivals grew increasingly hostile, scheming tirelessly for her destruction. This absorbing account fuses historian Ruby Lal's scholarly insight with illustrator Molly Crabapple's evocative artwork, painting a vivid portrait of Mughal India's rich, multifaceted world. It's a gripping chronicle of one audacious leader whose intelligence and ambition rewrote history, cementing her place among the most formidable rulers ever to command an empire.
- Author: Ruby Lal
- Publisher: India Penguin
- Genre: World History
- ISBN: 978-0143457770
- Pages: 192 pages