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Untold Stories of Moghal Princesses Who shaped an Empire | Artistic Adventures | mughal era

Q1. What is the main theme of the video narrated by Xee Hoo? The video tells the story of two lesser-known but very influential Mughal princesses who shaped the empire. One of them even wrote Mughal history for the first time. Xee Hoo narrates their fascinating stories, set across different reigns of the Mughal dynasty. Gulbadan Bano Begum Q2. Who was Gulbadan Bano Begum, and why is she significant in Mughal history? Gulbadan Bano Begum was the daughter of Emperor Babar and the half-sister of Humayun. She is significant because she was the first Mughal woman to write history, producing a rare, intimate chronicle of Mughal life from a woman’s perspective. Q3. What role did Akbar play in Gulbadan’s historical writings? Around 1587, Akbar commissioned the official history of the Mughal Empire, the Akbarnama, written by Abul Fazl. To aid this effort, Akbar requested his aunt Gulbadan to document her memories, which became the Humayunnama. Q4. What does the Humayunnama reveal? The Humayunnama provides a close and honest account of Babar and Humayun, describing the lives of the Mughals in the early years of their rule in Hindustan. It stands out as a woman’s perspective—rare in Mughal chronicles. Q5. What major journey did Gulbadan undertake later in life? In 1577, Gulbadan led a group of Mughal royal women on a pilgrimage (Hajj) to Arabia. They stayed there for four years, experiencing challenges and adventures. However, at the orders of Ottoman Sultan Murad III, they were asked to return to Hindustan. Q6. How does Ruby Lal’s Vagabond Princess portray Gulbadan? Ruby Lal portrays Gulbadan as strong-willed, loyal to her family, and adventurous. She had experienced freedom in her youth and retained that spirit in later life. The book reconstructs her character using not only her memoir but also other historical and cultural sources. Jahanara Begum Q7. Who was Jahanara Begum, and what role did she play in the Mughal court? Jahanara Begum, the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan, was a powerful woman in the Mughal court. She was a patron of Sufism, architecture, trade, and philanthropy, significantly influencing the cultural and economic landscape of the empire. Q8. Why was Jahanara called “Faqirah”? She was deeply spiritual and followed Sufi saint Mullah Shah Badakshi, who taught her about the Sufi order. Because of her devotion to Sufism, she often called herself “Faqirah” (ascetic). Q9. Did Jahanara write any works? Yes. She wrote Risalah-i-Sahibiyahwas, based on the life of her mentor Mullah Shah Badakshi. She also authored a biography of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, describing her pilgrimage to Ajmer. Q10. What major incident happened to Jahanara on her thirtieth birthday? Two days after her thirtieth birthday, Jahanara was severely injured in a fire. Despite the efforts of court physicians, her recovery came through the help of a mendicant. She also apologized to a family whose son had been wrongfully killed on her orders, compensating them. Q11. What were Jahanara’s contributions to architecture and trade? She designed Chandni Chowk in Shahjahanabad (Delhi). She built a Sarai known as Begumabad or “Begum ka Baag,” where the Delhi Town Hall stands today. She owned a ship, trading with English and Dutch merchants. She supported architectural projects, trade expansion, and religious donations in Mecca and Medina. Q12. What charitable and religious activities was Jahanara known for? She financed mosques, made charitable donations, supported relief programs, and helped the needy in Mecca and Medina. XEE HOO ( ZEESHAN HUSSAIN ) Team Xee Hoo ( Zeeshan Hussain ) Credits. CEO : Shamaila Salahuddin Producer: Rasheed Ul Hassan Production Manager : Aleena Salahuddin Cameraman : Qamar Ali Murad Editor : Ayesha Amin Drone operator: Muhammad Ashraf Script Writer : Zeeshan Hussain Voice Over : Zeeshan Hussain Host : Zeeshan Hussain Powered by Vaudeville Productions