Mar 3, 2024, 09:35 PM IST

Most powerful queens of Mughal era

Shivam Verma

Jahanara Begum: As the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan, Jahanara wielded significant influence in the Mughal court and was renowned for her fearlessness.

Nur Jahan: Noted for her bravery, Nur Jahan became one of the most powerful women in the Mughal Empire.

Zeb-un-Nisa: A patron of the arts and a poetess, Zeb-un-Nisa demonstrated her courage by defying societal norms.

Mumtaz Mahal: Despite her untimely death, Mumtaz Mahal's legacy as a fearless queen endures through the magnificent monument, the Taj Mahal, commissioned by Shah Jahan.

Mehrunnisa: Known for her exceptional beauty and intelligence, Mehrunnisa, later known as Nur Jahan, rose to power as the Empress of the Mughal Empire.

Zeenat Mahal: A woman of strength and resilience, Zeenat Mahal displayed courage during the tumultuous period of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.