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Shahjahan Begum GCSI CI (29 July 1838 – 16 June 1901) was the Nawab Begum of Bhopal (the ruler of the Islamic principality of Bhopal in central India) for two periods: 1844–60 (her mother acting as regent), and secondly during 1868–1901.
Learn about the four women who ruled over the princely state of Bhopal from 1819 to 1926. Shah Jahan Begum was the third Begum and the daughter of Sikander Begum, who was the second Begum and the regent of Bhopal.
Begum Sultan Shah Jehan (ruled from 1844 to 1860 and 1868 to 1901) - Shahjahan was the only surviving child of Sikandar Begum, sometime Nawab of Bhopal by correct title, and her husband Jahangir Mohammed Khan. She was recognised as ruler of Bhopal in 1844 at the age of six; her mother wielded power as regent during her minority.
Mar 2, 2017 · Nawab Shah Jahan Begum (Wife of Baqi Mohammad Khan) built the largest mosque in India, the Taj-ul-Masajid, at Bhopal. Unfortunately, her mammoth structure, following Hanafi Deobandi tradition of Islam did not see completion during her life time.
Jun 11, 2024 · Nawab Shah Jahan Begum’s legacy extends far beyond her reign as the Begum of Bhopal. As a prolific author, visionary leader, and philanthropist, she left an indelible mark on Indian history and culture.
Nawab Shahjahan Begum. (July 29, 1838 - June 16, 1901) She was the ruler for two terms: 1844-60, and secondly during 1868-1901. The only surviving child of Nawab Sikandar Begum, she was born in Islamnagar near Bhopal. In 1844, at the tender age of 6, she was recognised as the ruler of Bhopal.
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May 21, 2019 · Learn about the four Muslim women who ruled Bhopal for more than a century, from 1819 to 1948, and their contributions to education, Islam and women's rights. Shah Jahan Begum was one of them, and she was the last Begum of Bhopal as the heiress apparent abdicated in 1948.
