THE BOOK OF ZEB-UN-NISSA The Princess Sufi Poet 'Makhfi' Translation & Introduction Paul Smith Princess Zeb-un-Nissa (1638-1702) pen-name 'Makhfi' meaning 'concealed', was the beautiful and talented oldest daughter of the strict Muslim Emperor of India, Aurangzeb. She was imprisoned for 20 years for her Sufi views and conspiring with a brother against him. Her over 550 ghazals and ruba'is in Persian are deep, spiritual and at times truly heartbreaking. The correct forms and spiritual meaning are preserved in this large selection of her poetry. Introduction on her Life & Times and Poetry,...