Empress Nur Jahan

Empress Nur Jahan was a powerful and influential woman who married Mughal Emperor Jahangir in early 17th-century India. She was highly intelligent, ambitious, and played a key role in court politics, diplomacy, and administration. Despite the traditional limits for women of her time, she effectively managed state affairs, influenced imperial decisions, and supported arts and culture. Her leadership and strategic insight earned her recognition as one of the most capable women in Mughal history, shaping the empire during her husband's reign.