Artistic contribution of prominent Royal Mughal ladies (1526–1707 A.D)

Indian woman since ancient days played an important role in the socio-cultural and philosophical development of the country. Especially in Medieval India, the royal ladies of the Mughal dynasty were almost as remarkable as their male counterparts. Royal Mughal ladies like Haji Begam, Nurjahan Begam, Jahanara and Roshanara Begam, Zebu Nisa Begam etc. not only played a dominant role in contemporary politics but also contributed a lot to artistic field. The present article is an attempt to highlight the contribution of Royal Mughal ladies especially in Artistic field.