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
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
- ↑ 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.