Ashraf os-Saltaneh | |
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عزت ملک خانم | |
| Born | Ezzat Malek Khanom 1863 Kermanshah, Iran |
| Died | 1914 (aged 50–51) Mashhad, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Other names | Ashraf al-Saltaneh, Ashraf-os-Saltane, Ezzat al-Molk |
| Occupation | member of court |
| Years active | 1887–1914 |
| Spouse(s) | Mohammad Hasan Khan E'temad os-Saltaneh (1871–1896) Husayn Thabit (1901–1914) |
Ashraf os-Saltaneh (Persian: اشرف السلطنه, 1863–1914) was an Iranian princesses and photographer of the Qajar period, known as one of the earliest women photographers and journalists in the period. After the death of her first husband, she preserved his daily journal, which she had helped write. It was published in 1966 and provides insight into court life and the personality of the monarch during the 19th century.