A Pilgrimage To Mecca
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"A Pilgrimage To Mecca" recounts the remarkable journey of Sikandar Begam, the Nawab of Bhopal, to the holy city of Mecca in the late 19th century. This compelling travelogue offers a unique perspective on the Hajj, one of the central pillars of Islam, through the eyes of a female ruler from India. Her account details not only the religious aspects of the pilgrimage but also the logistical challenges and cultural encounters experienced along the way. This edition, translated and introduced by C. B. Willoughby-Osborne, provides invaluable historical context and insight into the life and times o...
"A Pilgrimage To Mecca" recounts the remarkable journey of Sikandar Begam, the Nawab of Bhopal, to the holy city of Mecca in the late 19th century. This compelling travelogue offers a unique perspective on the Hajj, one of the central pillars of Islam, through the eyes of a female ruler from India. Her account details not only the religious aspects of the pilgrimage but also the logistical challenges and cultural encounters experienced along the way. This edition, translated and introduced by C. B. Willoughby-Osborne, provides invaluable historical context and insight into the life and times of Sikandar Begam. Readers will find themselves transported to a bygone era, gaining a deeper understanding of the spiritual and social significance of the Mecca pilgrimage. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Islamic history, travel writing, or the experiences of women in positions of power. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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