Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait of a Great Mughal – Parvati Sharma
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‘Thoughtful and psychologically penetrating… a deftly sketched portrait of Jahangir the man, in all his hedonism, inquisitiveness, refinement and intelligence.’ – William Dalrymple
‘Rich in detail and narrated with great flair, Jahangir offers a vivid portrait of a fascinating man and emperor.’ – Manu S. Pillai
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Description
The fourth Mughal emperor Jahangir is most often defined by his relationships – son of Akbar, father of Shahjahan, husband of Nurjahan – though he is one of the most fascinating and undervalued rulers of India. In this compelling work of popular history, Parvati Sharma presents him for the first time as a canny ruler, a keen observer of both human society and the world of nature, and a refined aesthete with wide-ranging tastes.
About the Author
Parvati Sharma’s debut, The Dead Camel and Other Stories of Love, earned her a cult following for its depictions of love and sexuality in urban India. Her novella, Close to Home, was acclaimed as ‘tender, acute and pulsing with real Indian life’. She has also written a book for children, The Story of Babur. Sharma has worked as a travel writer, editor and journalist.
