| Qudsia Begum | |
|---|---|
 Miniature painting showing Qudsiya Begum being entertained with fireworks and dance (1742 CE by Mir Miran) | |
| Died | fl. 1768 Delhi, Mughal Empire |
| Spouse | Muhammad Shah |
| Issue | Ahmad Shah Bahadur |
| House | Timurid (by marriage) |
Qudsia Begum, born Udham Bai (dead fl. 1768[1]) was a wife of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah and mother of emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur. She was early born an administrator and served as de facto regent from 1748 to 1754.[2][3]
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