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Jahanara Begum was a princess and the favorite daughter of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. She was a powerful and influential figure in the Mughal court, a patron of Sufism and literature, and a supporter of her brother Dara Shikoh.
May 24, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jahanara Begum, the eldest child of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, who was a writer, poet, painter and architect. Discover how she became the First Lady of the Indian Empire, the owner of a ship and a patron of Sufism.
- Early Life
- Sufism
- Aurangzeb Becomes Emperor
- Wealth
- Endeavours and Legacy
- Death
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Jahanara Begum was born in Ajmer and brought up in Agra. She was taught by many tutors, including Mumtaz Mahal’s secretary, Sati-un Nissa, who was known for her knowledge of the Qur’an and Persian literature. She was often found playing chess with her father Shah Jahan. Jahanara was her father’s preferred child and he bestowed upon her titles such ...
People often referred to Jahanara Begum as Faqirah (ascetic) due to her devotion to Sufism. She suggested that she and her brother Dara Shikoh were the only descendants of Timur to truly embrace Sufism. She commissioned translations and commentaries on many works of classic literature. Jahanara was the disciple of Mullah Shah Badakhshi, who initiat...
Although Jahanara had openly sided with Dara Shikoh during the succession wars, she reconciled with Aurangzeb once he became the emperor. Aurangzeb crowned her as the First Lady and increased her allowance from ₹10,00,000 to ₹17,00,000. She was given a grand mansion in Delhi where Aurangzeb would spend hours conversing with her. Jahanara’s position...
Upon Mumtaz Mahal’s death, half her property worth ten million was given to Jahanara. The royal seal was entrusted to her and her annual stipend was raised from ₹6,00,000 to ₹10,00,000. Which Aurangzeb then increased to ₹17,00,000 under his reign. Upon her recovery after her fateful accident, she was also given the revenues of the port of Surat. Ja...
Jahanara contributed significantly to the capital city of Shahjahanabad. She sponsored the construction of the Jama Masjid in 1648. Her most well known architectural endeavour is probably Chandni Chowk – the principal bazaar of Shahjahanabad. A tree-lined esplanade also used to be situated there. She also designed a caravanserai for Persian and Uzb...
Jahanara built her tomb in her lifetime. It is made of white marble inside the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah Complex in New Delhi and is known for its remarkable simplicity. She was conferred with the posthumous title ‘Sahibat-uz-Zamani‘ (Lady of the Age). The inscription on her tomb is in Persian but the translation is as follows:“Allah is the Living, ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Jahanara Begum, the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan and the sister of Aurangzeb. She was a Sufi disciple, a patron of literature and architecture, and the First Lady of the Mughal Empire.
Sep 17, 2018 · Born in 1614, Jahanara lived a life outside the conventional role of a Mughal princess — as an exemplary architect, engineer, poet, writer and painter, especially in an era where the lives of Mughal women were largely confined within the walls of the zenana.
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Learn about Jahanara, the daughter of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, who became the Padshah Begum of the Mughal Empire. See her portrait and jewellery at the Allahabad Museum, Prayagraj.
Jan 26, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jahanara Begum, the eldest daughter of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, who became the first lady of the Indian empire after her mother's death. Discover how she faced tragedies, wars, and challenges, and how she contributed to art, literature, and humanity.
Nov 21, 2020 · By granting Jahanara the power and privilege that had once been held by a royal wife, instead of passing these responsibilities to his remaining two wives, Shah Jahan caused rumors to spread about an incestuous relationship with his daughter Jahanara.
