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Jahanara: Princess of Princesses, India, 1627 (The Royal Diaries) | 
 enlarge | Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Category: Book
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 73397
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 186
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Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0439223504
EAN: 9780439223508
ASIN: 0439223504
Publication Date: September 1, 2002
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Product Description
In the 1600s, the Mughal emperors of India were among the greatest rulers of the East. Jahanara is the daughter of one of these ultra-rich and powerful figures, Shah Jahan The Magnificent. The oldest and favorite of his children, she is showered with emeralds, diamonds, and rubies, and is attended by numerous servants and learned tutors. Yet, her world is not one of pure contentment. It is rife with intrigue and turmoil as her father fights for his rights to rule - and she struggles against the confinement her Muslim religion dictates. Jahanara's diary allows readers to witness the exotic splendor and unforgettable drama of this past great dynasty.
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 A Mesmerising Read December 12, 2008
Princess of princesses tells the story of Jahanara, daughter of the Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The story is projected through Jahanara's voice, describing the dazzling historical recount of the struggle and beauty of living in that particular dynsasty.
I enjoyed reading every page of this book, the descriptions were so vivid that I was able to smell the strong aroma of the spices and the sweet smell of jasmine and rosewater essence, taste the sweet savory taste of Golab Jamun and Biryani dishes, and see the glistering and the glittering of the jewels and pearls that they used to wear. Not to mention that the story itself was very interesting. Excellent Read.
no title September 23, 2008
The theme of this book is showing how Jahanara and her family lived in the royal courts. It shows what restrictions they had, and some of the fun things they did. It also shows what we don't see on the surface, such as how the Empress would help the Emperor in making decisions, and how the younger children, and sometimes the older ones, would get in trouble. Shown is some of what we know, but additionally, some things that we, previously, had not known.
The main character's name, as expressed in the title, is Jahanara. She is a princess in India in the 1600's. This book shows how she lived, and how she was treated. It also show what restrictions she had in the royal court.
Additional characters include her great grandfather, Akbar, her mother, Arjumand Banu Begum, her grandfather, Asaf Khan, her brother, Aurrangzeb, her great-great-great grandfather, Barbur, her sister, Raushanara, her grandfather, Jahangir, her brother, Dara, her brother, Murad, her grandfater, Jahangir's wife, Nur Mahal, her father, Shah Jahan, her uncle, Shahruyar, her brother, Shuja, and her stepmother, Tali. All of these characters were real people. Fictional characters include, Alafara, who was a Christian concubine of Shah Jahan, Indira (Didi), who was the third wife of Shah Jahan, Jaytayu (Jay Jay), who was a little girl who Jahanara adopted, Samina, the fourth wife of Shah Jahan, and Swarup, who was a niece of Indira.
This book is chronologically set in the 1600's. Medially, it's set in a somewhat rocky geographic climate. In the palace grounds, it has very attractive vegetation. Concluding, this book is politically set in the midst of a large familial war.
Over all, the major problem in this story is how Nur Mahal is trying to take over. First very openly, then later on very subtly. Resolution of this problem comes when Nur Mahal died.
Didn't want to put this down August 18, 2008
I liked this book very much. It was very interesting and full of detail and interesting information regarding this time period and culture. I would encourage my daughters to read it.
Awesome book May 9, 2008
My daughter (age 14) loved this book - in fact she loved each one in this 'series'. (The Royal Diaries)
 Jahanara's Sad Diary March 28, 2008
The book is an auto biography. The setting is in India, and is always inside the royal palace, where no one is allowed outside. The conflict is that Nur Mahal has problems, and she wants to be ruler.
Jahanara Begum Sahib is a fourteen year old princess living in a a palace with she cannot get out of. Her family is imprisoned by Nur Mahal, or in Jahanara's way, the "Snake", which is her step-grandmother. Nur Mahal kidnapped two of her brothers. In her dreams, Jahanara is having nightmares of the Snake. The astrologers say it's an omen of what will happen, but they say you will have to do something to trick. Which, Jahanara's father pretends to die, with goat's blood in his mouth, and being in a coffin for so long, but getting out when no one is looking. Her brother, Aurangzeb is transformed into a power-hungry Muslim. He hates everything, but that isn't Muslim. Soon enough Aurangzub tries to kill his third father's wife, which she is Hindu. Later, she is realizing that her brother is only doing this crazy things to become emperor...
What i liked about the book was it was unexpected to see people of the royal family kidnapping one another. What i didn't like about it was it was a bit confusing at first to understand, and a bit boring to read.
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