Diary of Taj al-Saltaneh, the daughter of the Persian monarch Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. This diary offers a personal account of her life, including her marriage, her relationship with her husband, and her experiences within the royal court and wider Iranian society during the late 19th century. The text provides insights into the daily lives of those within the Shah's inner circle, the complexities of courtly life, and broader issues such as the role of women in Iranian society and the political climate of the time.