Top 3 Books Recommended by Sudha Murty in Historic Perspective " The foundation of every modern society is based on politics and anthropology. These books provide a glimpse of historical instances from medieval India that have had an impact on contemporary society ." Top 3. Daughters of the Sun: Empresses, Queens, and Begums of the Mughal Empire Daughters of the Sun by Ira Mukhoty isn't just about emperors and battles, but rather the powerful women behind the Mughal throne. It sheds light on their often untold stories. The book starts with the arrival of Babur, a Timurid warrior-scholar, in India in 1526. His female relatives – wives, sisters, daughters – played a crucial role in establishing the Mughal dynasty. Mukhoty dives into the lives of these fascinating women, including: Empresses: Like Mehrunnisa, who offered wise counsel to her husband Jahangir. Queens: Such as Razia Sultana, the only ...