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Book Synopsis Razia, Queen of India by : Rafiq Zakaria
Download or read book Razia, Queen of India written by Rafiq Zakaria and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Razia, one of the most colorful characters in Indian history and the only queen who ever sat on the throne of Delhi, has never before been told. This chronicle, based on recently uncovered sources, is singularly fascinating, both for its insight on India's history and for its compelling story.
Book Synopsis The Unforgettable Queens of Islam by : Shahla Haeri
Download or read book The Unforgettable Queens of Islam written by Shahla Haeri and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cross-cultural and ethno-historical perspective exploring the lives and legacies of several Muslim women rulers from medieval to modern times.
Download or read book Sultana Razia written by EDITORIAL TEAM and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intelligent, brave, competent and just, Razia was chosen by her father, Sultan Iltutmish, to succeed him to the throne of Delhi. The people loved her and trusted her but the Amirs or nobles found it difficult to swear loyalty to a woman. Sultana Razia ruled for only three and a half years but she proved her father right by being a wise and just ruler who protected and nurtured her subjects. She led her armies and was a brave soldier. Her only enemy were the times that did not accept a woman as a leader.
Book Synopsis Razia, Queen of India by : Rafiq Zakaria
Download or read book Razia, Queen of India written by Rafiq Zakaria and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Women who Ruled India by : Archana Garodia Gupta
Download or read book The Women who Ruled India written by Archana Garodia Gupta and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis ‘The Mortal God' by : Milinda Banerjee
Download or read book ‘The Mortal God' written by Milinda Banerjee and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explores how colonial India imagined human and divine figures to battle the nature and locus of sovereignty.
Download or read book Heroines written by Ira Mukhoty and published by Rupa Publications. This book was released on 2017 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of heroism in women is not easily defined. In men the notion is often associated with physical strength and extravagant bravery. Women's heroism has tended to be of a very different nature, less easily categorized. All the women portrayed-Draupadi, Radha, Ambapali, Raziya Sultan, Meerabai, Jahanara, Laxmibai and Hazrat Mahal-share an unassailable belief in a cause, for which they are willing to fightto the death if need be. In every case this belief leads them to confrontation with a horrified patriarchy. In the book we meet lotus-eyed, dark-skinned Draupadi, dharma queen, whose story emerges almost three millennia ago; the goddess Radha who sacrificed societal respectability for a love that transgressed convention; Ambapali, a courtesan, who stepped out of the luxurious trappings of Vaishali to follow the Buddha and wrote a single, haunting poem on the evanescence of beauty and youth. Raziya, the battle-scarred warrior, who proudly claimed the title of Sultan, refusing its fragile feminine counterpart, Sultana; the courageous Meerabai who repudiated her patriarchal destiny as cloistered daughter-in-law of a Rajput clan; the gentle Mughal princess Jahanara: who claims the blessings of both Allah and the Prophet Muhammad and wishes 'never to be forgotten'; Laxmibai, widow, patriot and martyr, who rides into legend and immortality fighting for her adopted son's birthright; and Hazrat Mahal, courtesan, begum and rebel queen, resolute till the very end in defying British attempts to seize her ex-husband's kingdom.In these engrossing portraits, mythological characters from thousands of years ago walk companionably besides historical figures from more recent times. They rise to reclaim their rightful place in history. Daughters, wives, courtesans, mothers, queens, goddesses, warriors-heroines.
Book Synopsis Women Warriors In Indian History by : Yugal Joshi
Download or read book Women Warriors In Indian History written by Yugal Joshi and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women Warriors in Indian History explores the life of ten Indian women warriors as narrated by other historical characters. While Italian traveller Marco Polo recounts the story of his contemporary Queen Rudramba, Emperor Jahangir narrates the tale of Durgavati to his future consort. Legendary Tatya Tope unfolds Avantibai's heroics to Lakshmi Bai and the eunuch General Malik Kafur regales a young sultan with Raziya Sultana's exploits. Put together chronologically, from the slave dynasty to the first war of Indian independence, these stories showcase the changing canvas of Indian history. More importantly, the narratives bring forward the exceptional qualities of these women warriors, while fighting against gender, social, religious and political odds and oppositions. They prove that women are unequivocally strong leaders who have waged and won many battles with courage and conviction down the ages. Well-researched and engagingly narrated, this book familiarizes readers with these extraordinary women, their highs and lows and provides a glimpse into their unique, yet relatively less known lives.
Book Synopsis Inscribing South Asian Muslim Women by : Tahera Aftab
Download or read book Inscribing South Asian Muslim Women written by Tahera Aftab and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an annotated source for the study of the public and private lives of South Asian Muslim women.
Book Synopsis The Forgotten Queens of Islam by : Fatima Mernissi
Download or read book The Forgotten Queens of Islam written by Fatima Mernissi and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mernissi recounts the extraordinary stories of fifteen queen s and reflects on the implications for the ways in which politics is practiced in Islam today, a world in which women are largely excluded form the political domain.
Book Synopsis Extraordinary Women from the Muslim World by : Sep Riahi
Download or read book Extraordinary Women from the Muslim World written by Sep Riahi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multi-award-winning picture book, adorned with the powerful illustrations by renowned Egyptian artist Heba Amin, offers a unique exploration into the lives of 13 influential Muslim women who have left a lasting impact on history. This is not a mere collection of biographies, but a tapestry of narratives that celebrate the resilience, courage, and determination of these women. Each woman's story is a testament to her unique strength and contribution: Khadija bint Khuwaylid (Arabia), the first wife of the Prophet (pbuh), a beacon of strength and faith. Aisha bint Abi Bakr (Arabia), the insightful wife of the Prophet (pbuh), whose wisdom continues to enlighten. Al-Khansa (Arabia), an Arabian poetess whose verses echo with profundity and sentiment. Rabi a al-Adawiyya (Iraq), a venerated woman saint, embodying spiritual devotion. Arwa bint Ahmed al-Sulayhiyya (Yemen), the sovereign Queen of Yemen, a symbol of regal leadership. Sultan Razia (India), the Warrior Queen of Delhi, personifying courage and valor. Nana Asmau (Nigeria), a scholar and poetess, a beacon of intellect and creativity. Tjut Njak Dien (Indonesia), a guerrilla leader, exemplifying resistance and resilience. Halide Edib Adivar (Turkey), a Turkish novelist and activist, a voice for change and reform. Umm Kulthum (Egypt), an iconic musical artist and singer, the melody of a nation. Sabiha Gökçen (Turkey), a pioneering military pilot, soaring high against the odds. Chaibia Tallal (Morocco), a gifted painter, painting the world in her unique hues. Shirin Ebadi (Iran), a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, a champion for human rights. Each chapter of this book, is an invitation to journey through time and across cultures, to discover the remarkable lives of these women and their enduring influence on the world. This is more than a book; it's a celebration of the contributions of Muslim women throughout history. WINNER: * Middle East Book Award (Middle East Outreach Council) * Moonbeam Children's Books Peacemaker Award * USA Book News "Best Book" * Skipping Stones Honor Award
Download or read book Gifting Fire written by Alina Boyden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The battle has been won, but the war is just beginning. Although at long last Razia Khan has found peace with herself and love with her prince, Arjun, her trials are far from over. In order to save her prince and his city from certain destruction, Razia made a deal with the devil--her father, the Sultan of Nizam. Now the bill has come due. Razia must secure the province of Zindh, a land surrounded by enemies, and loyal to a rebel queen who has survived her father's purge. But when her old tormentor Prince Karim invades her new home and forces her into a marriage alliance, Razia finds herself trapped in the women's quarters of a foreign palace, with her beloved Prince Arjun exiled from her side. Now, in order to free herself, and her province, from Karim's clutches, she must call upon all of her training as a royal princess, a cunning courtesan, and a daring thief to summon new allies and old friends for a battle that will decide her fate, and the fate of an empire.
Book Synopsis Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan by : Ruby Lal
Download or read book Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan written by Ruby Lal and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 2018 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History "A luminous biography." —Rafia Zakaria, Guardian Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and most cherished wife of the Emperor Jahangir. Nur ruled the vast Mughal Empire alongside her husband, leading troops into battle, signing imperial orders, and astutely handling matters of the state. Acclaimed historian Ruby Lal uncovers the rich life and world of Nur Jahan, rescuing this dazzling figure from patriarchal and Orientalist clichés of romance and intrigue, and giving new insight into the lives of women and girls in the Mughal Empire. In Empress, Nur Jahan finally receives her due in a deeply researched and evocative biography that awakens us to a fascinating history.
Download or read book Empire written by Devi Yesodharan and published by Juggernaut Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Indian empire at the peak of its power. Everyone wants a share of the riches of Nagapattinam. When a Greek pirate ship sails in to loot the wealth of the Cholas, it is brutally defeated by the navy and forced to pay a compensation. A payment that includes a twelve-year-old girl, Aremis.
Book Synopsis Women Shall Not Rule by : Keith McMahon
Download or read book Women Shall Not Rule written by Keith McMahon and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese emperors guaranteed male successors by taking multiple wives, in some cases hundreds and even thousands. Women Shall Not Rule offers a fascinating history of imperial wives and concubines, especially in light of the greatest challenges to polygamous harmony—rivalry between women and their attempts to engage in politics. Besides ambitious empresses and concubines, these vivid stories of the imperial polygamous family are also populated with prolific emperors, wanton women, libertine men, cunning eunuchs, and bizarre cases of intrigue and scandal among rival wives. Keith McMahon, a leading expert on the history of gender in China, draws upon decades of research to describe the values and ideals of imperial polygamy and the ways in which it worked and did not work in real life. His rich sources are both historical and fictional, including poetic accounts and sensational stories told in pornographic detail. Displaying rare historical breadth, his lively and fascinating study will be invaluable as a comprehensive and authoritative resource for all readers interested in the domestic life of royal palaces across the world.
Book Synopsis Mafia Queens of Mumbai by : S. Hussain Zaidi
Download or read book Mafia Queens of Mumbai written by S. Hussain Zaidi and published by Tranquebar. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smuggling, gun-running, drugs, terrorism for many decades, Mumbai has lived under the shadow of the Underworld. Dawood Ibrahim, Karim Lala, Varadara- jan Mudaliar: these are names that any Indian would recognise. Analysed in print, immortalised on film, their lives, their gangs, More ... their 'businesses' are out there for anyone who wants the information. But there have been women, too, who have been part of this murky side of the city, walking along side, sometimes leading and manipulating men in the Underworld to run their own illegal businesses. Here, for the first time, crime journal- ists S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges explore the lives of some of these women, and how, in cold blood, they were able to make their way up in what was certainly a man's world. From Kamathipura to Dongri, from assassins to molls, this is a collection that tells the stories of women who have become legend in Mumbai's streets, lanes and back-alleys. Absorbingly told, impeccably researched, Mafia Queens of Mumbai reveals a side of Mumbai's Underworld that has never been seen before.
Book Synopsis The Last Queen by : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Download or read book The Last Queen written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER of the 2022 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN AWARD for BEST FICTION OF THE YEAR! LONGLISTED for 2022 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD! She rose from commoner to become the last reigning queen of India’s Sikh Empire. In this dazzling novel, based on true-life events, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the unforgettable story of Jindan, who transformed herself from daughter of the royal kennel keeper to powerful monarch. Sharp-eyed, stubborn, and passionate, Jindan was known for her beauty. When she caught the eye of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, she was elevated to royalty, becoming his youngest and last queen—and his favorite. And when her son, barely six years old, unexpectedly inherited the throne, Jindan assumed the regency. She transformed herself from pampered wife to warrior ruler, determined to protect her people and her son’s birthright from the encroaching British Empire. Defying tradition, she stepped out of the zenana, cast aside the veil, and conducted state business in public, inspiring her subjects in two wars. Her power and influence were so formidable that the British, fearing an uprising, robbed the rebel queen of everything she had, but nothing crushed her indomitable will. An exquisite love story of a king and a commoner, a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal, a powerful parable of the indestructible bond between mother and child, and an inspiration for our times, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel brings alive one of the most fearless women of the nineteenth century, one whose story cries out to be told.
