Begum Hazrat Mahal Life introduction

 Begum Hazrat Mahal

  • Born: 1820, Faizabad
  • Died: 7 April 1879, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Nationality: British Raj
  • Spouse: Wajid Ali Shah (m. ?–1879)
  • Children: Birjis Qadr

Born in 1820, Hazrat Mahal participated in the 1857 mutiny to insurrect against British rulers. She worked along with the leaders like NanaSaheb and Maulavi of Faizabad. She single-handedly defended Lucknow, leading the troops when her husband was away. She also fought to stop the demolition of temples and mosques after which she retreated to Nepal.

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