‘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 years old 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 Yunhi 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 such 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 blurs the image of intelligent women, we deliberately reject intelligent women and empowered women, so that their morale is lowered.
Even if this drama had been written by a woman, stones would have fallen. It is good that a man’s pen has thrown a pebble at 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 about the system, the story is about the prevailing society, the prevailing traditions, 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 women do not ask for the real authority, 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 rank 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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## PAA Questions:
## Interview with a Historian About “Badshah Begum”
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re discussing the new historical drama “Badshah Begum,” which has created quite a stir. Joining us is Dr. [Historian’s Name], a renowned historian specializing in Mughal history. Dr. [Historian’s Name], thank you for being here.
**Historian:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Host:** The show has garnered much attention for its depiction of Jahan Ara, the Mughal princess who becomes the powerful Badshah Begum. What are your initial thoughts on the series?
**Historian:**
I find it refreshing that “Badshah Begum” is shining a light on a fascinating and often overlooked figure in Mughal history. Jahan Ara was a woman of incredible intellect and influence, and the series seems to be portraying her complexities with nuance.
It’s heartening to see a production that doesn’t shy away from exploring the political machinations and societal norms of the Mughal court. The drama highlights the struggles Jahan Ara faced as a woman navigating a patriarchal world while also demonstrating her strength and determination.
**Host:**
The series tackles themes of power, tradition, and gender roles. How accurately does it reflect the realities of Mughal society during Jahan Ara’s time?
**Historian:** While the series is a work of fiction, it draws heavily on historical events and personalities. From what I’ve seen, it appears to present a fairly accurate depiction of the Mughal court and the challenges faced by women of that era.
The emphasis on familial relationships, political alliances, and the weight of tradition aligns with historical accounts. The depiction of Jahan Ara’s role as a patron of the arts, architecture, and Sufism is also consistent with historical records.
**Host:**
There’s been some discussion around the portrayal of the male characters in relation to the powerful female lead. What are your thoughts on this aspect of the drama?
**Historian:**
It’s important to remember that “Badshah Begum” is not simply a historical biography, but a drama that aims to entertain and provoke thought. The portrayal of male characters grappling with a strong female leader likely reflects the complexities of a patriarchal society adjusting to a powerful woman’s influence.
However, I believe it’s crucial to avoid generalizations and recognize that the characterizations are specific to the narrative the series is constructing.
**Host:**
what message do you think “Badshah Begum” conveys to its audience, particularly young women?
**Historian:**
“Badshah Begum” has the potential to inspire young women by showcasing a historical figure who defied societal limitations and achieved greatness.
Jahan Ara’s story reminds us that women have always played vital roles in shaping history, even when their contributions have been overshadowed.
It encourages us to challenge gender stereotypes and recognize the potential within all individuals, regardless of gender.
**Host:** Thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today, Dr. [Historian’s Name].
**Historian:** My pleasure.
