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Page 94
... Koran stirringly , to- gether with Persian poetry and prose . Under her literary tute- lage , young Princess Royal Jahanara learned holy suras and wrote Persian . Now entrusted with the empress's own seal , Sati acted as intermediary ...
... Koran stirringly , to- gether with Persian poetry and prose . Under her literary tute- lage , young Princess Royal Jahanara learned holy suras and wrote Persian . Now entrusted with the empress's own seal , Sati acted as intermediary ...
Page 182
... Koran filled the air , prayers were offered for the soul of the dead , and a hundred thousand rupees went in charity . In later years on other anniversary days , Shah Jahan attended memorials at the incomplete edifice whenever he was in ...
... Koran filled the air , prayers were offered for the soul of the dead , and a hundred thousand rupees went in charity . In later years on other anniversary days , Shah Jahan attended memorials at the incomplete edifice whenever he was in ...
Page 427
... Koran and the Prophet's traditions , officiated at court prayers and car- ried Shah Jahan's gifts to the swarming poor outside of Agra fort's walls . Soon the old emperor was consumed with God and orisons - making copies of Koranic ...
... Koran and the Prophet's traditions , officiated at court prayers and car- ried Shah Jahan's gifts to the swarming poor outside of Agra fort's walls . Soon the old emperor was consumed with God and orisons - making copies of Koranic ...
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The Taj Mahal | 1 |
A Note on Dates and Names | 9 |
Cockcrow in Rajputana | 20 |
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