{"product_id":"chand-bibi-the-lives-and-legends","title":"Chand Bibi: The Lives And Legends of A Warrior Queen By Sarah Waheed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSTEP INTO THE CAPTIVATING WORLD OF THE DECCAN SULTANATES AND DISCOVER THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, DIPLOMACY, AND HEROISM OF ONE OF INDIA'S GREATEST WARRIOR QUEENS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eLong before the might of the Mughal Empire expanded southward into the Deccan, a formidable ruler stood as the ultimate bulwark against imperial ambition: Chand Bibi. Famed across history and legend for her fearless defense of Ahmednagar and her earlier astute governance in Bijapur, she was a master diplomat, a brilliant military strategist, and a revered stateswoman who repeatedly defied impossible odds to protect her people and sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eChand Bibi: The Lives And Legends of A Warrior Queen\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed historian Sarah Waheed cuts through the myth and romanticized folklore to present a deeply researched, multi-dimensional portrait of this iconic figure. Drawing on rich historical archives, Waheed examines not only the political realities of sixteenth-century India and the brutal pressures of Mughal expansion, but also the cultural legacy of a woman who commanded armies and ruled with unmatched authority in a heavily patriarchal age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRiveting Historical Biography:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the legendary life of Chand Bibi, offering a fresh, scholarly lens on her military campaigns and political acumen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFascinating Deccan History:\u003c\/b\u003e Sheds light on the vibrant, often-overlooked courts, rivalries, and rich cultural tapestry of the medieval Deccan Sultanates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEmpowering Women in History:\u003c\/b\u003e A vital addition to South Asian historiography, highlighting powerful female agency, leadership, and resistance during the Mughal era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Non-Fiction Read:\u003c\/b\u003e A captivating masterpiece for history buffs, students, and anyone passionate about India's rich medieval past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eUncover the truth behind the legend of the Deccan's fiercest queen. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eChand Bibi\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52653948600603,"sku":null,"price":764.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/817hedT1mCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784803513","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/chand-bibi-the-lives-and-legends","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}