An interesting period in history with a descendant of Genghis Khan, Babur, trying to forge his own empire. Barbur's path is not plane sailing and there's plenty of downs as well as ups. That makes an interesting tale and at times you wonder what drove him on. I preferred Conn Iggulden's books on ...
3.5 stars. Fast-moving historical fiction following young prince Babur who, after his father's sudden death, becomes king of the small mountainous country of Ferghana (in the area of current-day Uzbekistan) at age 12 and is immediately plunged into a dangerous mess of rivalries and conflicting am...
I would say that author needs to do some sanity check. This book cannot be categorized as non-fiction. It is rather ridiculous that Jodha, while hating her husband, could be playing duet with Abdul Rahim Khan (Bairam Khan's son who was reportedly very much influenced by Jodha, hence, wrote verses...
Have you learned to be careful of what you wish for?Probably the best love story the world has ever known. Young love between a prince and a pauper which culminated in the largest and most magnificent tribute ever to a wife in the known history of the world. Yes, I am referring to the opulent yet...