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Paperback The Begums of Bhopal: A Dynasty of Women Rulers in Raj India Book

ISBN: 1350180270

ISBN13: 9781350180277

The Begums of Bhopal: A Dynasty of Women Rulers in Raj India

Between 1819 and 1926 four Muslim women rulers reigned over Bhopal, the second largest Muslim state of India, despite staunch opposition from powerful neighbours and male claimants. Even the British East India Company initially opposed female rule in Bhopal until the Begums quoted Queen Victoria as their model and inspiration.

Qudsia, the first Begum, was supported by her powerful French-Bourbon Prime Minister in her departure from the traditional...

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