Richest Women in History: The Mughals have been a very big sultanate in India, during which many kings and emperors became emperors and took over the reins of governance. During the Mughal period, along with the property of Arbo, he had a treasure full of gold-silver and diamond-pearls. At the same time, during the Mughal Sultanate, women also had many officers, some of whom were allowed to do business and also to give advice. In such a situation, women also had a lot of money.
Who was the richest princess of Mughal Era
Jahanara was the daughter of the Mughal Sultanate and the world’s richest princess at that time, Shahjahan, who had many kingdoms and cities along with immense wealth and treasures filled with gold, silver and diamonds, and why not, because her father Shahjahan was India’s most powerful ruler. He was a rich man. Era Makhoti, author of the book ‘Daughter of the Sun’ and famous historian, says that how rich Jahanara was, it has been mentioned in history in different ways.
After the death of the father became the mistress of half the share
After the death of Shah Jahan, the base part of his property was given to Jahanara. The remaining base portion was distributed among all the sons. Jahanara had many princely states and jagirs. After the death of her father, she was given a high position in the Mughal period and she was made Padshah Begum. It has been said in the BBC report that on the day Jahanara was given this title, she was given one lakh ashrafis. Along with this, he was given four lakh rupees annually as a grant.
Along with the amount, the princely state of Jahanara also increased. The parganas of Bachhol, Safapur, Achal, Farzhara, Dohara and Panipat were added to his princely state. Apart from this, he was also given many gardens. Apart from this, he was also given the officer of Surat city. From here trade was done with the British.
Once when Jahanara was scorched by fire, then the situation became so serious that she remained bedridden for eight months. After a long time, when she became healthy, the king was so happy that he opened the doors of his treasury. Money was distributed daily to the poor. A large number of prisoners were released. The doctor who treated the princess was made rich.