Shah Jahan

by Nicoll, Fergus

• ISBN13: 9781906598181
• ISBN10: 1906598185
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: Haus Pub

Summary

Shah Jahan was the ruler of the Mughal empire, his name translating literally from the Persian as ‘King of the World'. After ruthlessly suppressing his rivals, he went on to promote Mughal artistic and architectural achievements to the zenith of their creativity. He is responsible not only for the Taj Mahal - the tomb to his beloved wife Mumtaz - but also for the Pearl Mosque, the Red Fort, Jama Masid in Delhi, the Shalimar Gardens of Kashmir and the priceless Peacock Throne.

Table of Contents

Maps and Illustrations	p. vi
Preface	p. viii
Acknowledgements	p. xi
Note on Transliteration and Calendars	p. xiv
Principal Characters	p. xvi
Prince of Good Fortune	p. 1
The Millennial Child	p. 20
Salim's Rebellion	p. 36
Jahangir's New Order	p. 48
In the Shadow of Nur-Mahal	p. 66
Shah Jahan: Soldier of the Empire	p. 83
The Wolf Cub	p. 107
Rebellion and Exile	p. 126
Killing the Tiger King	p. 145
Emperor Shah Jahan and Queen Mumtaz	p. 161
The Illumined Tomb	p. 181
Master of the Ornamented Throne	p. 198
Like Father, Like Sons	p. 217
Prisoner of the Royal Tower	p. 231
Chronograms of the Mughal Empire	p. 249
Inscriptions on the Taj Mahal	p. 251
Chronology	p. 254
Glossary	p. 264
Notes	p. 266
Bibliography	p. 309
Index	p. 324
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