Some of the freedom fighter
raised with the inspiration of
Gandhi, Rani Lakshmi Bhai,
Bose, Lal, Bal, Pal. Some of
the women fighters rewrote the
history of India. During the days
where women were treated
with low respect, Begum
Hazrat voiced out. She roared
fearlessly for freedom of India.
Begum Hazrat Mahal was a
freedom fighter who showed all
her power during the fight for
independence. To know more
about this great and brave
soul, you need to read her
inspirational story.
Early Life of Begum
Hazrat
Though Begum Hazrat is a
rebel in India history, her early
life was miserable. Her birth
date is unknown and she was
from a poor family. Her parents
made her dancing girl in the
kingdom of Awadh. She was
a maid and then got sold to
the ruler of Awadh. Later, the
King of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah
married Hazrat. The couple
gave birth to a son and named
him Birjis Qadar.
Hazrat Mahal As
A Freedom Fighter
Awadh was a state then
In India and acquired by
British Raj as like many
other countries. The King of
Awadh started enjoying the
pleasure provided by British
rulers. King of Awadh was
given entourage providing
many animals and cooks.
But Begum and son were
not for entourage. She is
more a warrior than just
a puppet-like her King
husband. The rebel lady had
a strong support of influential
countries and leaders.
Hazrat Mahal and her
followers were quite for a
longer time. But later, they
planned to vanish British
authority in the state. With
the help of followers like
landowners and peasants,
Hazrat fought for the
independence of Awadh.
Awadh was a free state as
British rulers were defeated.
Then on June 5th, she made
her son the King of Awadh.
After the independence
of Awadh, Hazrat Mahal
regulated the affairs of the
state. She personally looked
after the accounts of both
Indian and British. She had
support from her followers
and last Mughal, Bahadur
Shah Jafar who recognized
her work from Delhi. She
gave speeches and was part
of many wars.
She had a different and sad
life compared to other queens.
Her husband got married to
other women and he himself
divorced Begum Hazrat.
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