Preface to Jahanara
An episode of the The Stanley K. Freiberg Project podcast, hosted by naomi simpson, titled "Preface to Jahanara" was published on December 27, 2018 and runs 4 minutes.
December 27, 2018 ·4m · The Stanley K. Freiberg Project
Summary
The preface to this five act drama of the Mogul Empire from 1631 -168I, Jahanara, Daughter of the Taj Mahal, read by author Stanley K. Freiberg, contrasts the dynasty's rampant dedication to conquest with the practice of peace fostered by Jahanara and Dara, the first born children of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The work, researched within the framework of authentic history, unveils Jahanara’s little known life-long humane endeavours benevolence, and legacy of love. It is housed in Special Collections at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada.
Episode Description
The preface to this five act drama of the Mogul Empire from 1631 -168I, Jahanara, Daughter of the Taj Mahal, read by author Stanley K. Freiberg, contrasts the dynasty's rampant dedication to conquest with the practice of peace fostered by Jahanara and Dara, the first born children of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. The work, researched within the framework of authentic history, unveils Jahanara’s little known life-long humane endeavours benevolence, and legacy of love. It is housed in Special Collections at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada.
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