It was the autumn of 1619. The days were clear and cool, perfect for travel. The royals had returned from western India some months prior. After her hectic travels and constant imperial engagements, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

KARACHI: Renowned expert on the art, architecture and material culture of Mughal South Asia, Dr Mehreen Chida-Razvi gave an enlightening presentation on ‘Jahangir and Nur Jahan — Creating an ...

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The grasping consort and devious stepmother are stock types as old as time. In Imperial Rome, the poets Horace and Ovid took stepmotherly wickedness for granted, while the historian Tacitus’ grotesque ...

Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan. By Ruby Lal. W.W. Norton & Company; 336 pages; $27.95 and £19.99. THAT India’s Mughal emperors could be devoted to their queens is no surprise. The Taj ...

Why will Tiger Slayer resonate with today’s readers? What is it that you wish to tell especially young readers about Nur Jahan’s legacy? Designed for young adults, Tiger Slayer (Penguin India) is a ...