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Page 36
... lady of Persian blood produced an obscure daughter . As for anonymous harem concubines , we know little at this point of his life . Many women in the zenana served other than amorous purposes : ladies - in - waiting , female guards ...
... lady of Persian blood produced an obscure daughter . As for anonymous harem concubines , we know little at this point of his life . Many women in the zenana served other than amorous purposes : ladies - in - waiting , female guards ...
Page 100
... ladies retreated at noon to idle away sultry hours . A shish mahal , so called from tiny mirrors imbedded in plaster walls and ceilings , afforded bathing and dressing luxury for queens and princesses . Many hanging lamps spangled a ...
... ladies retreated at noon to idle away sultry hours . A shish mahal , so called from tiny mirrors imbedded in plaster walls and ceilings , afforded bathing and dressing luxury for queens and princesses . Many hanging lamps spangled a ...
Page 448
... lady of the seraglio . Aurangzeb had ordained that observance of his coronation day should henceforth coincide with the ... ladies who had not been wives of Shah Jahan to marry freely ; widows found comfort- able retirement in the so ...
... lady of the seraglio . Aurangzeb had ordained that observance of his coronation day should henceforth coincide with the ... ladies who had not been wives of Shah Jahan to marry freely ; widows found comfort- able retirement in the so ...
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A Note on Dates and Names | 9 |
Day of Vengeance | 22 |
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