Woman Between Islam and Western Society
12. Conclusion
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the outside world. We reproduce here what
historians have to say of her:
Nur Jahan enjoyed great influence and
authority and became a power behind the
throne. Nur Jahan exercised a strong influence
on her husband and looked after him with
unparalleled care and devotion. Under her
influence Jehangir restrained himself from
excessive drinking. She relieved him of much
of the drudgery of administrative routine and
anxiety. She enhanced the splendor of the
Mughal court and ably seconded the efforts of
her husband in patronizing learning and art
and disbursing charity.
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HISTORIC FEAT
The allegation that woman cannot perform great
services when confined to the home is, therefore,
clearly refuted by Islamic history. Housework is
also undoubtedly great work, but the work which
concerns the outside world and which is generally
accepted as great work, can also certainly be
performed by women, without passing beyond the
threshold of their own homes.
