Jul 26, 2024, 06:13 PM IST
Nur Jahan: Highly educated, politically astute wife of Jahangir. Skilled in literature, art, and administration. Effectively ruled the empire for years.
Mumtaz Mahal: Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Well-versed in Persian poetry, architecture, and music. Taj Mahal was built in her memory.
Jahanara Begum: Shah Jahan's daughter. Poet, writer, and architect. Authored several books, including a biography of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti.
Roshanara Begum: Jahanara's sister. Politically influential, supported Aurangzeb's ascension. Skilled in poetry and maintained a grand library in Delhi.
Zeb-un-Nissa: Aurangzeb's daughter. Accomplished poet who wrote under the pen name "Makhfi". Curated a vast personal library of over 40,000 books.
Gulbadan Begum: Babur's daughter. Wrote "Humayun-nama", a significant historical account of Emperor Humayun's life and Mughal history.
Salima Sultan Begum: Akbar's wife. Educated in literature and poetry. Played a significant role in reconciling Akbar with his son Salim (Jahangir).
Hamida Banu Begum: Humayun's wife and Akbar's mother. Well-educated, she significantly influenced Akbar's liberal religious policies and cultural patronage.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports