Biti Kahani Autobiography of Princess Shahr Bano Begam of Pataudi |
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| Author:
| Aftab, Tahira |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-906012-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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This translated text of late nineteenth century Urdu manuscript, being the first known autobiography by a woman, presents a unique glimpse of the 'lived experiences' of the South Asian Muslim woman in the aftermath of the 'mutiny'. The introduction and footnotes explore the complexity of the challenges the Muslim community confronted in the post-1857 South Asia.
This translated text of late nineteenth century Urdu manuscript, being the first known autobiography by a woman, presents a unique glimpse of the 'lived experiences' of the South Asian Muslim woman in the aftermath of the 'mutiny'. The introduction and footnotes explore the complexity of the challenges the Muslim community confronted in the post-1857 South Asia.