Tiger Slayer, Ruby Lal
Tiger Slayer, Ruby Lal
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Tiger Slayer
The Extraordinary Story of Nur Jahan, Empress of India

Author: Ruby Lal

Narrator: Soneela Nankani

Unabridged: 4 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/05/2025

Synopsis

The dramatic and immersive story of an ambitious young empress who was the only woman to ever rule the Mughal Empire. More than four centuries ago in India, a Muslim woman ruled a magnificent empire: Nur Jahan, whose name means “light of the world.” Nur led troops into battle atop an elephant, hunted tigers, designed public buildings, and issued coinage and royal decrees in her own name. In a world dominated by men, her astute handling of court politics and affairs of state propelled her to the position of co-sovereign of the vast Mughal empire—and made her mighty enemies who would plot to bring about her downfall. Tiger Slayer showcases the gifts of historian Ruby Lal to uncover the vibrant and diverse culture of Mughal India and tell the compelling story of a daring, brilliant woman who achieved unequaled power and fame.

About Ruby Lal

Ruby Lal is an acclaimed historian of India, a professor at Emory University, and the author of three books and numerous essays, op-eds, and literary pieces. Her book Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan won the Georgia Author of the Year Award in biography and was a finalist in history for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on July 04, 2025

Tiger Slayer reveals the true story of 16th century empress who ruled the Mughal Empire of India. In 1577, baby Mihr is born as her family travels from Persia to Mughal India, leaving their homeland after the demise of the Persian king. By beginning of 1579, the family reaches Fatehpur-Sikri, the Mug......more

Goodreads review by MoonlightCupOfCocoa on August 04, 2025

Thank you so much to Netgalley and W. W. Norton for the advance copy. As always, everything I share below is 100% my own. 'Tiger Slayer' by Ruby Lal is a nonfiction biography of the only woman to ever rule the Mughal Empire, Empress Nur Jahan. Defying societal and political expectations, after marryi......more

Goodreads review by YSBR on August 25, 2025

Historian Ruby Lal has adapted her authoritative 2018 adult biography of Nur Jahar for middle grade readers with Molly Crabapple contributing charming and bright watercolors reminiscent of Indian and Persian artwork. Although the 17th-century empress is well known as the beloved 20th (and last) wife......more

Goodreads review by Ember Air on August 08, 2025

Tiger Slayer introduces readers to an amazing, powerful, and respected woman who ruled in a new and daring way. The story follows Nur Jahan, a Muslim Empress that ruled an impressive empire in India over 400 years ago. Following her life, readers learn how Nur Jahan was incredibly intelligent, compa......more

Goodreads review by Teresa on August 13, 2025

Tiger Slayer: The Extraordinary Story of Nur Jahan, Empress of India truly does tell an extraordinary story. I really appreciated being introduced to a person, place and time period that I knew essentially nothing about. Since my knowledge going in was so small, I enjoyed the background information......more

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