Nur Jahan

Nur Jahan (1577–1645) was a poet, queen consort and power behind the throne.

Also recorded as Noor Jehan; Noor Janan; Bur Jehan; Mher-ul-Nissa.

Overview

Born at Kandahar in 1577, died at Lahore in 1645.

In detail

the recorded working language is Persian, Arabic and Hindi.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    “Nur Jahan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q541530: Nur Jahan

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