Nur Jahan

Miniature painting of Mehr-un-Nisa ("Sun among women"; born 1577 in Kandahar; died December 18, 1645 in Lahore). She became known as the 20th (and last) wife of the 4th Grand Mughal Jahangir, on whom she exerted great influence. He gave her the honorary title Nur Jahan ("Light of the World"). Under the guidance of her parents - who came from Persia - she also developed a keen sense for the arts, had buildings erected, gardens laid out and designed fabric patterns, carpets and perfumes; she also intervened in religious matters and regulated the court finances.

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