An archive of print features, podcast appearances, academic lectures, and companion essays on Chand Bibi and South Asian history.
An in-depth author interview exploring her archival journeys through Ahmadnagar Fort, Bijapur, Gulbarga, and Hyderabad, as well as her analysis of Deccan folklore and Urdu theater.
Published June 2026 • Feature InterviewA university research feature chronicling Dr. Waheed's Fulbright research year in India, her archival discoveries, and her contract with Penguin Random House India.
Published March 2025 • Research ProfileA major pre-release book report detailing the book's core thesis on medieval Deccan sovereignty and advance critical endorsements.
Published May 2026 • Book FeatureCultural feature highlighting the book's unique blend of travelogue, manuscript recovery, and feminist history.
Published June 2026 • Culture & HistoryFeatured guest episode discussing Chand Bibi's military leadership, the siege of Ahmadnagar, and 18th-century artistic portraits.
Listen to Episode →Companion historical essay exploring Deccan pluralism, Ethiopian/Habshis military elite, and Persianate diplomacy.
Read Full Essay →Scholarly visual culture essay analyzing miniature paintings of Chand Bibi hunting on horseback with her female retinue.
Read Essay →For journalists, literary festival organizers, and podcast producers.
Dr. Sarah Waheed is Assistant Professor of History at the University of South Carolina, specializing in South Asian cultural history, Islam, and gender. She is the author of Hidden Histories of Pakistan (Cambridge University Press, 2022) and Chand Bibi: The Lives and Legends of a Warrior Queen (Penguin Random House India, 2026).
Request High-Res Author HeadshotIncludes complete publication details, ISBNs, advance praise blurbs, author Q&A talking points, and high-resolution book cover artwork for print and digital reproduction.
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Dr. Waheed is available for keynotes, panels, and podcasts on: