Author record · 2018 to 2025

Ruby Lal: Awards and Best-of Lists

Ruby Lal has 2 shortlist or finalist places, 1 longlist or nominee place, and 1 year-end list pick in our archive.

Every recognition

Year is the award or list year, not the publication year.
YearBookSourceResultTranslator
2025Tiger SlayerNew York Public Library Best Books source (opens in a new tab)Selection · Best Books for Teens
2024Vagabond PrincessJames Tait Black Prizes source (opens in a new tab)Shortlist · Biography
2024Vagabond Princess: The Great Adventures of GulbadanCundill History Prize source (opens in a new tab)Longlist · History
2018Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur JahanLos Angeles Times Book Prizes source (opens in a new tab)Finalist · History

Books

  1. Vagabond Princess2 sources · 2024
  2. Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan1 source · 2018
  3. Tiger Slayer1 source · 2025