Q. Which was the following figures is known in the history of Mughals as 'Badshah Begum'?
Answer: Nur Jahan
Notes: Nur Jahan was the wife of Jahangir. Her father, Itimaduddaula, was the chief diwan and her brother Asaf Khan was appointed Khan-i-saman. She dominated the royal household. Important nobles used to call on her to curry favors. Nur Jahan was the constant companion of Jahangir and it is without any doubt that she could deeply influence decisions of Jahangir. Coins were issued in her name and she was given the title of ‘Badshah Begum’. So, option a is the correct answer.