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Jahanara: Princess of Princesses

Book 12 of The Royal Diaries series

In the 1600s, the Mughal emperors of India were among the greatest rulers of the East. Jahanara is the daughter of one of these ultra-rich and powerful figures, Shah Jahan The Magnificent. The oldest and favorite of his children, she is showered with emeralds, diamonds, and rubies, and is attended by numerous servants and learned tutors. Yet, her world is not one of pure contentment. It is rife with intrigue and turmoil as her father fights for his rights to rule - and she struggles against the confinement her Muslim religion dictates. Jahanara's diary allows readers to witness the exotic splendor and unforgettable drama of this past great dynasty.

Genre
historical fictionmedievalliterary fiction
Themes
childhoodroyaltyprincessdiversityfeminism
Setting
medievalindiamogul empireasia
Subject
historybiography
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 187 pages
Form
diaryepistolary

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