“Though Nur Jahan be in form a woman,
In the ranks of men she’s a tiger-slayer”
Nur Jahan was a symbol of power, intelligence and fortitude. Let’s dig deep about this Lady Emperor and find out about her journey from a simple woman to a tiger slayer.
Kya bood-o-baash poochho ho, poorab ke saakino ?
Hum ko ghareeb jaan ke, hans hans pukaar ke
Dilli jo ek sheher tha, aalam mein intekhaab
Rehte thay muntakhab hi jahaan rozgaar ke
– Mir
Mughal India has produced a lot of famous poets and Sufis. Mir was among the many who thrived even by not accepting any patronisation. He lies dead in Lucknow, but his soul is still in his city, his home, his Delhi.