Gulbadan Begum: princess, explorer, author
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Gulbadan's Pilgrimage: Faith and Politics
This chapter examines Gulbadan's pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, emphasizing its political and spiritual significance amid the challenges posed by Portuguese control and Ottoman tensions. It highlights the interplay between her charitable actions and Sultan Murad III's authority, revealing the complexities of power, status, and religious devotion during the year 1577.
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