Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum
Nawab Sultan Jahan Begum was the last ruling Begum of the princely state of Bhopal in India. She reigned from 1901 to 1926 and was known for her progressive policies, particularly in education and women's rights. She was a strong advocate for social reforms and worked to improve the status of women in her state.
Sultan Jahan Begum was also a patron of the arts and culture, promoting various initiatives in literature and architecture. Her contributions included the establishment of schools and hospitals, as well as the construction of notable buildings like the Sultan Jahan Palace. She played a significant role in the modernization of Bhopal.