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{{Short description|Shahzadi of Mughal Empire}}
{{Short description|Mughal princess (1584–1624)}}
{{Infobox royalty
{{Infobox royalty
| name        = Aram Banu Begum
| name        = Aram Banu Begum
| title        = [[Princess|Shahzadi]] of [[Mughal Empire]]
| title        = [[Princess|Shahzadi]]
| birth_date  = 22 December 1584
| birth_date  = {{Birth date|1584|12|22|df=yes}}
| birth_place  = [[Fatehpur Sikri]], [[Agra]], [[Mughal Empire]]
| birth_place  = [[Fatehpur Sikri]], [[Agra]], [[Mughal Empire]]
| death_date  = {{death date and age|1624|6|17|1584|12|22|df=yes}}
| death_date  = {{death date and age|1624|6|17|1584|12|22|df=yes}}
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| religion    = [[Sunni Islam]]
| religion    = [[Sunni Islam]]
}}
}}
'''Aram Banu Begum''' (22 December 1584 - 17 June 1624) was a [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] Princess, the youngest daughter of the third [[Mughal emperors|Mughal Emperor]] [[Akbar]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Fazl|first=Abul|title=The Akbarnama|publisher=ASIATIC SOCIETY OF BENGAL|volume=III|location=Calcutta|pages=661|translator-last=Beveridge|translator-first=Henry|quote=One of the occurrences was the birth of Ārām Bānū Begam.* On 12 Dai, 22 December 1584, divine month, and the 19th degree of Sagittarius, and according to the calculation of the Indians, one degree and 54 minutes, that night-gleaming jewel of fortune appeared, and glorified the harem of the Shāhinshāh.}}</ref>
 
'''Aram Banu Begum''' (22 December 1584 17 June 1624) was a [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] princess and the youngest daughter of the third [[Mughal emperors|Mughal Emperor]] [[Akbar]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Fazl|first=Abul|title=The Akbarnama|publisher=ASIATIC SOCIETY OF BENGAL|volume=III|location=Calcutta|pages=661|translator-last=Beveridge|translator-first=Henry|quote=One of the occurrences was the birth of Ārām Bānū Begam.* On 12 Dai, 22 December 1584, divine month, and the 19th degree of Sagittarius, and according to the calculation of the Indians, one degree and 54 minutes, that night-gleaming jewel of fortune appeared, and glorified the harem of the Shāhinshāh.}}</ref>


== Life ==
== Life ==
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Born on 22 December 1584, Aram Banu Begum was the youngest daughter of Akbar and  Bibi Daulat Shad. She also had a full sister, [[Shakr-un-Nissa Begum|Shakr-un-nissa]] Begum.<ref name=":0" />
Born on 22 December 1584, Aram Banu Begum was the youngest daughter of Akbar and  Bibi Daulat Shad. She also had a full sister, [[Shakr-un-Nissa Begum|Shakr-un-nissa]] Begum.<ref name=":0" />


She was very outspoken and mischievous. She was called the butterfly of the harem. She was fondly called Ladli Begum by Akbar. She is believed to be quick-witted and sharp at answering back. According to [[Jahangir]], Akbar was extremely fond of her and described her impoliteness as politeness.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=Jahangirnama Volume I|pages=36|translator-last=Rogers|translator-first=Alexander|translator-last2=Beveridge|translator-first2=Henry}}</ref>
She was very outspoken and mischievous. She was called the butterfly of the harem. She was fondly called Ladli Begum ("loved one") by Akbar. She is believed to be quick-witted and sharp at answering back. According to [[Jahangir]], Akbar was extremely fond of her and described her impoliteness as politeness.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=Jahangirnama Volume I|pages=36|translator-last=Rogers|translator-first=Alexander|translator-last2=Beveridge|translator-first2=Henry}}</ref>


Akbar also repeatedly told Jahangir to “Bābā! for my sake be as kind as I am, after me, to this sister, who in Hindi phrase is my darling (that is, dearly cherished). Be affectionate to her and pass over her little impolitenesses and impudences.”<ref name=":1" />
Akbar also repeatedly told Jahangir: “Bābā! for my sake be as kind as I am, after me, to this sister, who in Hindi phrase is my darling (that is, dearly cherished). Be affectionate to her and pass over her little impolitenesses and impudences.”<ref name=":1" />


== Death ==
== Death ==
Aram Banu remained unmarried and died during the reign of her brother, [[Jahangir]]. She died of dysentery on 17 June 1624.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=T_QNAQAAMAAJ&q=aram+banu+death|title=The Jahangirnama: Memoirs of Jahangir, Emperor of India|publisher=Freer Gallery of Art; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery|year=1999|pages=423|isbn=9780195127188}}</ref>
Aram Banu remained unmarried and died during the reign of her brother, [[Jahangir]]. She died of dysentery on 17 June 1624.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=T_QNAQAAMAAJ&q=aram+banu+death|title=The Jahangirnama: Memoirs of Jahangir, Emperor of India|publisher=Freer Gallery of Art; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery|year=1999|pages=423|isbn=9780195127188}}</ref>


== Reference ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 27 October 2025

Aram Banu Begum
Shahzadi
Born(1584-12-22)22 December 1584
Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Mughal Empire
Died17 June 1624(1624-06-17) (aged 39)
Mughal Empire
Burial
HouseTimurid dynasty
FatherAkbar
MotherBibi Daulat Shad
ReligionSunni Islam

Aram Banu Begum (22 December 1584 – 17 June 1624) was a Mughal princess and the youngest daughter of the third Mughal Emperor Akbar.[1]

Life[edit | edit source]

Born on 22 December 1584, Aram Banu Begum was the youngest daughter of Akbar and Bibi Daulat Shad. She also had a full sister, Shakr-un-nissa Begum.[1]

She was very outspoken and mischievous. She was called the butterfly of the harem. She was fondly called Ladli Begum ("loved one") by Akbar. She is believed to be quick-witted and sharp at answering back. According to Jahangir, Akbar was extremely fond of her and described her impoliteness as politeness.[2]

Akbar also repeatedly told Jahangir: “Bābā! for my sake be as kind as I am, after me, to this sister, who in Hindi phrase is my darling (that is, dearly cherished). Be affectionate to her and pass over her little impolitenesses and impudences.”[2]

Death[edit | edit source]

Aram Banu remained unmarried and died during the reign of her brother, Jahangir. She died of dysentery on 17 June 1624.[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fazl, Abul. The Akbarnama. Vol. III. Translated by Beveridge, Henry. Calcutta: ASIATIC SOCIETY OF BENGAL. p. 661. One of the occurrences was the birth of Ārām Bānū Begam.* On 12 Dai, 22 December 1584, divine month, and the 19th degree of Sagittarius, and according to the calculation of the Indians, one degree and 54 minutes, that night-gleaming jewel of fortune appeared, and glorified the harem of the Shāhinshāh.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Jahangirnama Volume I. Translated by Rogers, Alexander; Beveridge, Henry. p. 36.
  3. The Jahangirnama: Memoirs of Jahangir, Emperor of India. Freer Gallery of Art; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. 1999. p. 423. ISBN 9780195127188.