Forgotten Queens Book by Fatima Mernissi (Farsi Edition)

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Forgotten Queens by Fatima Mernissi is a powerful and evocative novel that brings to light the untold stories of women whose influence, strength, and resilience were hidden by history. Through compelling characters and immersive storytelling, Fatima Mernissi examines themes of power, injustice, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The book highlights the struggles and triumphs of these women, exploring their courage, ambition, and the societal forces that sought to silence them. "In the East of the Islamic era, mothers passed the throne to their daughters. They had various names and titles. Queen, Urwa, Alem al-Hurra, Sultana Radiyah, Shajrat al-Dur, Turkan Khatun, and Taj al-Alam. Some gained power through inheritance. Others were forced to kill the heirs of the monarchy to achieve power." In this study, the author has conducted research on female rulers in the lands of the Islamic Caliphate. In this work, women who held the reins of Muslim states between 622 and 1989 AD are introduced.