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Jana Begum.

17th century Mughal Indian noblewoman and scholar

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About Jana Begum

Jana Begum was a consort of Mughal prince Daniyal Mirza and a scholar, noted for being one of the first Indian Muslim women to write a commentary (tafsir) on the Qur'an in the 17th century.

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Died: 1659

Jana Begum — 17th century Mughal Indian noblewoman and scholar