Book-reading and discussion of life

in the amazing Mughal era

Nov 8th 6:30 pm (wine & samosas) 7:00 pm reading

Misha Nicole, 303 Bowery, (between Houston & 1st), NYC.
  

In 1603, a peasant girl travels to Agra to learn how to become a concubine. She has in her possession a strange, beautiful jewel, and a document… “...extremely interesting and well-written adventure story.”  - Afternoon Despatch & Courier “If history interests you, this fiction is a must read.” - New Woman Join author Phiroz Madon in a discussion of life on the streets of Agra in the early 1600s.

Mughal Facts
 
• The Emperor Jahangir’s Twelve Decrees anticipated the US Constitution by 150 years
 
• Akbar’s “Hindustan” was the world’s largest economic powerhouse. It brought about the greatest fusion of religions and cultures in history
 
• In 1615 the world’s most powerful woman was the beautiful Mughal queen, Nur Jahan