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About The Book: The Life of a Mogul Princess Jahanara Begum: Daughter of Shahjahan by Andrea Butenschon explores the life of Jahanara Begum, the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan, and her influential role in Mughal India. The book delves into Jahanara's early years, her close relationship with her father, and her significant political and cultural contributions. Despite her personal sacrifices, including forgoing marriage, Jahanara became a powerful figure, playing a pivotal role in the Mughal court. The narrative highlights her religious devotion, artistic patronage, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated empire, presenting a portrait of a remarkable and resilient woman. About The Author: Andrea Butenschön (1866–1948) was a Swedish writer, orientalist, and translator known for her literary contributions on Eastern cultures. She translated works like the Katha Upanishad and Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore. Butenschön’s historical novel The Life of a Mogul Princess Jahanara Begum: Daughter of Shahjahan (1931) explores the life of Jahanara, the daughter of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It highlights her significant political and cultural influence, religious devotion, and artistic patronage. The book portrays Jahanara's resilience, navigating the male-dominated Mughal empire while maintaining a deep connection to her heritage and family legacy. The Title 'The Life of a Mogul Princess Jahanara Begum: Daughter of Shahjahan written/authored/edited by Andrea Butenschon', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369206605 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 279 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.