The Tainted Throne (Empire of the Moghul Book 4)

The Tainted Throne (Empire of the Moghul Book 4)

by Rutherford, Alex

4.3 (623)

4.3 stars from 623 reviews. Top 94% of Historical Fiction books we track.

277 pages~4.6 hr readPublished by Thomas Dunne Books

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Perfect for you if...

  • You loved Game of Thrones and want that same ruthless family intrigue but grounded in real Moghul history.
  • You're drawn to stories where women find power in the cracks of male ambition, especially Mehrunissa's rise.
  • You enjoy historical fiction that balances accurate detail with genuine page-turning drama rather than dry textbook prose.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer standalone novels and aren't keen on jumping into the fourth book of a series.
  • You want stories centred on everyday people rather than emperors, harems, and dynastic warfare.
  • You're looking for uplifting narratives: this is 277 pages of betrayal, addiction, and bloodshed among the powerful.

About this book

India, 1606. Jahangir rules the Moghul Empire and most of the Indian subcontinent, but faces a grave threat: his sons' ambitions for power. The throne's wealth and prestige make it worth any price in blood and betrayal. Jahangir once raised troops against his own father; now he must confront Khurram, his most capable son, in armed conflict. The heirs of Timur the Great possess intelligence, physical strength, and ruthlessness, but share a dangerous weakness for wine and opium. When Jahangir succumbs to these temptations, his wife Mehrunissa seizes control of the empire. With Khurram and his half-brothers each determined to inherit their father's throne, the struggle for power becomes fiercer than even Timur could have foreseen. This fourth book in Alex Rutherford's historical adventure series is set in the Moghul Empire.

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