Sikandar Begum: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sikander Begum (10 September 1817 – 30 October 1868) was the Nawab of Bhopal from 1860 until her death in 1868. Although she was initially appointed regent of her nine-year old daughter Shah Jahan Begum in 1844, she was recognized as nawab in 1860. During the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, Sikandar's pro-British stance made her a Knight Grand Commander. In 1863, she was the first Indian ruler to perform Hajj. Sikandar enacted many reforms in the state, including the creation of a mint, a secretariat, a parliament and a modern judiciary.
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- Full name: Sikandar Begum
- Born: 1817-09-10
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q2285532
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Who is Sikandar Begum?
Sikander Begum (10 September 1817 – 30 October 1868) was the Nawab of Bhopal from 1860 until her death in 1868.
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Sikander Begum (10 September 1817 – 30 October 1868) was the Nawab of Bhopal from 1860 until her death in 1868.
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Sikandar Begum was born on 1817-09-10.
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