141. Nur Jahan: The Most Powerful Mughal Woman
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Perceptions of Power: Jahangir and Nur Jahan
This chapter explores the complex perceptions of Mughal rulers during a period of decline, particularly focusing on Jahangir's interactions with English visitor Sir Thomas Rowe. It highlights the rise of Nur Jahan, her political acumen in a male-dominated society, and the contrasting views between Western diplomats and female authority in the Mughal Empire.
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