# Sikandar Begum

_Monarch of Bhopal_

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> Sikander Begum was the Nawab of Bhopal from 1860 until her death in 1868. Although she was initially appointed regent of her nine-year old daughter Shah Jahan Begum in 1844, she was recognized as nawab in 1860. During the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, Sikandar's pro-British stance made her a Knight Grand Commander. In 1863, she was the first Indian ruler to perform Hajj. Sikandar enacted many reforms in the state, including the creation of a mint, a secretariat, a parliament and a modern judiciary.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1818 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Bhopal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532#P19))
- **Died:** 30 October 1868 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bhopal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532#P20))
- **Occupation:** monarch; begum ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532#P106))
- **Spouse:** Prince Jahangir Mohammed Khan, Prince of Bhopal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532#P26))
- **Positions held:** heir apparent; Monarch of Bhopal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532#P39))

## Questions

**When was Sikandar Begum born?**  
Sikandar Begum was born on 1818 in Bhopal.

**What positions has Sikandar Begum held?**  
Positions held by Sikandar Begum include: heir apparent; Monarch of Bhopal.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Sikandar Begum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikandar_Begum) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2285532](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2285532) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Sikandar Begum Bhopal.jpg by Unknown; subject died 1868. (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sikandar_Begum_Bhopal.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Sikandar Begum". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/sikandar-begum. Retrieved 12 November 2026.