Mughlani Begum

Mughlani Begum depiction from the cover of Muhammad Rafique Dogar’s novel

Mughlani Begum[1] also known as Murad Begum,[2] ruled Punjab from Lahore for a few months in 1753. She was known for playing her friends and foes against each other for her personal gains. She was the wife of Moin-ul-Mulk (Mir Mannu), who was Governor of the Subah of Lahore from 1748 to 1753, and who had endeared himself to Ahmed Shah Abdali, the Emperor of Afghanistan.[3]

  1. ^ "Hemantonline.com - Mughlani Begum 1979 VCD: Punjabi". Hemantonline.com. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  2. ^ Singha, H. S. (1 January 2000). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries). Hemkunt Press. ISBN 9788170103011.
  3. ^ Mehta, Jaswant Lal (1 January 2005). Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707-1813. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 9781932705546.