When we think of feminism and women’s achievements, the 16thcentury Mughal Empire doesn’t immediately come to mind.
But now “Vagabond Princess“, a new book by Ruby Lal, brings to light the extraordinary life and great adventures of Princess Gulbadan, who lived from 1523-1603.
Dr. Lal is a professor of South Asian history at Emory University. In this interview, Lal speaks with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes about the new biography.
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