Daulatabadi Mahal
| Daulatabadi Mahal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Daulatabad, Mughal Empire |
| Died | 17th century, Delhi, Mughal Empire |
| Spouse | Aurangzeb |
| House | Timurid (by marriage) |
Daulatabadi Mahal was a consort of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Life
[edit]Her title indicates that she hailed from Daulatabad. Daulatabad was the main capital of the Mughal Empire in the Deccan, until Aurangzeb had shifted the headquarters to Aurangabad.[1] She married Aurangzeb and entered the imperial harem.[2] However, little is known about her life or influence in the harem. Aurangzeb opposed his consorts interfering in political affairs, but their influence in politics could not be suppressed.[3][4]
In the August of 1675, the daughter of Daulatabadi Mahal's brother, married Prince Muhammad Sultan, Aurangzeb and Nawab Bai's eldest son.[5][6] Shortly after the marriage of Daulatabadi's niece to Muhammad Sultan, the prince's mansab and pension were restored; and he was placed in recognition as heir.[7]
Daulatabadi Mahal most likely died before her husband, much like his other consorts.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Michell, George; Zebrowski, Mark. The new Cambridge history of India: I.7: The architecture and art of the Deccan sultanates. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-511-46884-1.
- ↑ Chaturvedi, Archna (2003). Encyclopaedia of Muslim women. Commonwealth. p. 45. ISBN 978-81-7169-785-4.
- ↑ Journal of Historical Research. Department of History, Ranchi University. 1999. p. 63.
- ↑ Misra, Rekha (1967). Women in Mughal India, 1526-1748 A.D. Munshiram Manoharlal. p. 53.
- ↑ Sarker, Kobita (2007). Shah Jahan and His Paradise on Earth: The Story of Shah Jahan's Creations in Agra and Shahjahanabad in the Golden Days of the Mughals. K.P. Bagchi & Company. p. 201. ISBN 978-81-7074-300-2.
- ↑ Awan, Muhammad Tariq (1994). History of India and Pakistan: pt. 1. Great Mughals. Ferozsons. p. 461. ISBN 978-969-0-10034-4.
- ↑ Sarkar, Sir Jadunath (1928). History of Aurangzib: Northern India, 1658-1681. 3d ed. rev., and corr. 1928. M. C. Sarkar. p. 44.
- ↑ Chaturvedi, Archna (2003). Encyclopaedia of Muslim women. Commonwealth. p. 45. ISBN 978-81-7169-785-4.