Salman Rushdie's enchanting novel sweeps readers into the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar, where a mysterious European traveller ignites imperial fascination with his extraordinary tale. Calling himself Mogor dell'Amore, the Mughal of Love, he recounts his origins as the son of a legendary lost princess—Qara Koz, or Lady Black Eyes—whose history was erased from memory. His mesmerizing story captivates the entire imperial capital, blending history, magic, and the power of narrative in Rushdie's masterful prose.
