What is Begum Hazrat Mahal's middle name?
Hazrat
Where was Begum Hazrat Mahal born?
Faizabad, Awadh, India
When did Begum Hazrat Mahal die?
1879
What is Begum Hazrat Mahal nationality?
Indian
Short Biography
Begum Hazrat Mahal (Urdu: بیگم حضرت محل; c. 1820 – 7 April 1879), also known as Begum of Awadh, was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. She rebelled against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. After her husband had been exiled to Calcutta, she took charge of the affairs in the state of Awadh and seized control of Lucknow. She also arranged for her son, Prince Birjis Qadra, to become Wali (ruler) of Awadh; However, he was forced to abandon this role after a short reign. She finally found asylum in Nepal where she died in 1879.