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Ruby Lal: Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan [2018] hardback Condition:New When infamous pirate Captain 'Calico'In 1611, thirty four year old Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and favourite wife of the Emperor Jahangir who ruled the Mughal Empire. An astute politician as well as a devoted partner, she issued imperial orders; coins of the realm bore her name. When Jahangir was imprisoned by a rebellious nobleman, the Empress led troops into battle and rescued him. The only woman to acquire the stature