Nūr Jahān, wielder of the imperial seal

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The birth of Nūr Jahān, 'sun among women'

Nūr Jahān's journey to becoming Emperor Jahāngīr's wife

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Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.

Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?

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Nūr Jahān helped the emperor with his responsibilities because he was often...

Historians know a lot about how Nūr Jahān helped Emperor Jahāngīr from his ...

Nūr Jahān proved she could be a strong ruler.

Emperor Jahāngīr gave Nūr Jahān his imperial... 

What was the last thing Nūr Jahān did with her power?

Mehr al-Nesā's husband was killed and she became a widow.

Mehr al-Nesā was welcomed to the emperor's {{}}

Emperor Jahāngīr had {{}} wives before he met Mehr al-Nesā.

Nūr Jahān means ‘Light of the World’. 

someone who works for someone important like the Mughal Emperor

when someone becomes this, it means their husband or wife has died

a place where the emperor would make decisions about the empire

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After they were married, Jahāngīr rewarded Nūr Jahān's family.

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