‘Badshah Begum’ was overshadowed as soon as it came. The untouchability of the story caught the attention of the audience very quickly and the story is moving smoothly and everyone is saying ‘What was said not to me, that time was saying.’
Badshah Begum, Chandni Chowk, Agra, Red Fort Delhi, Jahan Ara, Roshan Ara and Shah Jahan are all characters of the chapter of history and are very well written in their historical pages with their novelty and Saji Gul Sahib. The historical grasp and creative beauty are rightly sad.
People are talking about the play. It is being tested in every way, why don’t we take a little tour of the royal palace of history.
Let’s go back centuries.
Badshah Begum was the title of the royal queen. Mumtaz Mahal, who was the queen of Shah Jahan, used to perform the duties of running the affairs of the state as the first lady.
This title distinguished his status from others. First, King Zaheeruddin Babur gave this title to Maham Begum. Thus, this title became more popular than the Queen’s name.
But this title got its fame from Arjamandar Ara i.e. Mumtaz Mahal. Mumtaz Mahal was also the title of Arjamand Ara and also Badshah Begum. Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan had two daughters. Where the saw and the bright saw.
Jahan Ara got the position and title of Badshah Begum after her mother’s death. She was only 17 at the time, but from a very young age she not only saw her mother assume this position, but also learned from her how to perform it well. He was educated in the palace. At the age of 12, Jahan Ara also used to write a diary.
Roshan Ara is her younger sister in our drama also Yoonhi Jahan is Ara’s younger sister and similarly she has a chemistry clash with her elder sister. There is suspicion or jealousy, such as that of Shah Jahan’s younger daughter with her elder sister Jahan Ara.
Like the character in the play Jahan Ara was her father’s doting daughter. This was the reason why after the death of the queen, the king gave this position to his daughter. Even so, Jahan Ara was an intelligent woman. He had a special passion for fine arts, architecture, study and writing, which enhanced his natural intelligence and ability. On the one hand she was getting education and on the other hand she was learning to run the affairs of the kingdom from her mother. He used to have academic discussions with his father and Prince Dara.
Zara Noor Abbas plays a powerful role in ‘Badshah Begum’ (Photo: Badshah Begum Facebook Group)
She was the first Mughal princess to swear allegiance to anyone. He pledged allegiance to Mullah Shah Badakhshi, an elder of Kashmir, and that elder was also so impressed by him that Mullah Shah Badakhshi said that if she were not a woman, he would have appointed him as his caliph. He had a special attachment to Sufism. She is also the author of two books in Persian. Both books are written with reference to Sufi sages.
Even before becoming Badshah Begum, he had some dreams regarding the kingdom, which he fulfilled after becoming Badshah Begum.
Mapped Delhi and built an inn for traveling traders in Begum Ka Bagh, to the construction of the famous Chandni Chowk and its bazaar, which is unparalleled. He not only built gardens but also fixed special days for women to facilitate their outings.
She was also fond of tourism, but she used to make special arrangements for veiling. Rather, regarding veiling, it is found in history that when she was on fire during a ceremony, she did not shout and shout that no non-mahram came to save her. Instead, the women walked to the house and fainted there. This incident had a deep impact on them. She was also attracted to Sufism before, after that she worshiped and did more.
She was the richest princess of her time and a very powerful Badshah Begum.
Badshah Begum’s diary is a work in which all the colors of civilization, language, clothes, arts and crafts, politics, trade, royal splendor and mystical life of that period are found.
Badshah Begum is a very high example of the most powerful woman in history.
Just as history dims the images of intelligent women, we deliberately reject intelligent women and empowered women, so that their morale is lowered.
Even if this play had been written by a woman, stones would have been thrown. It is good that a man’s pen has thrown a pebble on the status quo, but the voice has gone so far that no one has come on this path in such an overbearing manner for a long time.
Now let’s leave the chapter of history and cross the centuries to come to the TV screen and see what we see.
It is not about the birth of a daughter or a son. The story is of the system, the story of the prevailing society, of the prevailing traditions, of the heir, be it the heir of the ass or of the house. The system on whose shoulders to walk.
Whenever we have talked about women’s empowerment, we have not been able to go back for a couple of centuries.
We have made a single powerful and well-paid woman a heroine, whom we also abuse and praise. But we do not want to make the woman of our house a woman.
The author of Badshah Begum has very beautifully stirred the strings of your consciousness and told us that just as the historians have deliberately treated history in a black manner, we are also deliberately repeating it. Because the eyes should not be blinded by the light of truth.
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Somewhere our woman does not ask for the original, dignified and dignified right!
Because we are running our kingdom under this bad character by taking away his rights. In the play, the same helplessness is found in the male characters that the society has written in the destiny of the woman.
Badshah Begum does not allow nephews to marry. The brother marries into the family willingly that the next king should be born from the blood of the Begum family, but sons are born in the brothers’ houses and one brother goes to the city and marries in rebellion. Two daughters are born to the urban wife, Jahan Ara and Roshan Ara, who inherit the family mace.
A nephew also marries in rebellion. A daughter is also born in his house, so he starts to become the dream of the queen of donkeys.
Honor, respect, traditions, how much the veil takes the lives of women, even though it is said that women rule. How blood outside the family has been called impure, the air of the city impure. How the birth of a daughter is celebrated. How the dead are exploited. How a pregnant woman’s feet are broken. That a man is forbidden to enter the mansion and he does not know whether there is a woman or a man in her womb.
Everything is the same. By simply moving the characters here and there, mixing the past and the present, what a beautiful web of thought, consciousness the creator has laid.
The story has just begun and it seems that a woman of the position of Badshah Begum cannot marry, perhaps not even love. Jahan Ara, who is endowed with all the qualities of the historical king Begum, is coming to the village to assume her position and chair.
Let’s see together how the camel crouches.
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In what ways does “Badshah Begum,” through its focus on a historical royal family, offer insights into the persistent nature of societal expectations and their impact on women’s lives across generations?
## This week on “Real Talk: History and Society,” we delve into a bold new drama series, “Badshah Begum”, sparking heated discussions across the nation. This isn’t your typical soapy drama; it’s a powerful reimagining of a historical figure, drawing parallels to contemporary struggles for power, gender roles, and the enduring weight of tradition.
**Joining me today is Dr. Anya Sharma, a historian specializing in Mughal history and gender studies.**
Welcome to the show, Dr. Sharma.
**Dr. Sharma:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:**
“Badshah Begum” is making waves, and it seems the story is really resonating with audiences. Can you tell us a bit about the historical figure at its heart, Mumtaz Mahal, and her legacy?
**Dr. Sharma:** Mumtaz Mahal served as more than a queen; she was Shah Jahan’s trusted advisor, a patron of the arts, and influential in court matters. She was a woman of significant intellect and influence, even holding the title ”Badshah Begum,” signifying her authority.
**The series, however, focuses on her daughter Jahan Ara, who inherited the title after her mother’s passing. What makes her an interesting character to explore in this context?**
**Dr. Sharma:** Jahan Ara’s story is particularly compelling because she embodied a complex duality. As the daughter of Mumtaz Mahal, she was nurtured in an environment of power and influence, yet she trod a tightrope within a rigidly patriarchal society. Her journey of self-discovery, navigating the challenges of leadership and carving a space for herself within these constraints, is truly fascinating.
**“Badshah Begum” doesn’t shy away from depicting the intricate power dynamics within the royal household. We see not just struggles for political power but also within family relationships, particularly between Jahan Ara and her younger sister, Roshan Ara.**
**Dr. Sharma:** Absolutely. The series masterfully portrays the internal conflicts within this family, highlighting how societal expectations and patriarchal norms impact not just the women’s relationships with men but also their dynamic with each other. It’s a powerful exploration of how systems of oppression work on multiple levels.
**Host:**
And it seems the series is tapping into a collective consciousness, prompting conversations about the status of women in modern-day society, even drawing parallels to historical patterns of oppression.
**Dr. Sharma:** Precisely. “Badshah Begum” reminds us that the challenges women face today are not entirely dissimilar from those experienced by their ancestors. We see echoes of power struggles, societal expectations, and attempts to silence women’s voices across centuries. This isn’t just a historical drama; it’s a reflection of enduring battles for equality.
**Host:**
Thank you, Dr. Sharma, for sharing your insights. It’s clear “Badshah Begum” isn’t just entertainment; it’s a catalyst for crucial conversations about history, power, and the ongoing fight for gender equality.
