The Begums of Bhopal is the unique story of a succession of powerful women rulers in a male-dominated world, a story woven into the rich tapestry of Indian history. Bhopal was carved out of the deadly chaos that followed the collapse of the Moghul Empire by Dost Mohammad Khan, whose dash, bravery, ruthlessness and desire for good government are all reflected-like the romance and good fortune of his story-in the rule of the Begums who followed.Bhopal became a ...