An Account of My Life: Akhtar Iqbal (Nawab Sultan Jahan Begam, Ex-Ruler of Bhopal) by C.H. Payne (Tr.) - 2012

Niyogi Books, 2012. First edition. Softcover. New. 15 x 22 cm. An Account of My Life (Akhtar Iqbal) is second in the series of the memoirs of Nawab Sultan Jahan Begam, the ex-rulerof Bhopal, and carries on from where the first, Gohur-i-Iqbal ends. Originally written in Urdu, it gives the story of herreign from 1908 to 1912, providing a detailed picture of life in Bhopal and its administration. Along with a descriptionof the reformation of the administrative departments, introduction of new agricultural ideas and modernization ofeducation and health facilities, the memoir also gives an account of her personal life. Glimpses of her travels, herrelationship with her children and her social life can be seen throughout the book. translated by CH Payne, the memoiralso contains letters written and received by the queen along with pictures and excerpts from various speeches. Printed Pages: 262. Account of My Life: Akhtar Iqbal (Nawab Sultan Jahan Begam, Ex-Ruler of Bhopal)C.H. Payne (Tr.)9789381523087