Proclamation of Birjis Qadr
Begum Hazrat Mahal proclaims her son Birjis Qadr ruler of Awadh and governs in his name during the rebellion.
Role range: 1857-1858
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Hazrat Mahal Begum Biography and Timeline
Follow Hazrat Mahal Begum through 2 dated historical records for India.
Hazrat Mahal Begum, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1857–1857Years on this page
1857
Defence of Lucknow
Begum Hazrat Mahal becomes a central leader of resistance in Lucknow and supports the defence of Awadh against British forces.
Role range: 1857-1858
Records, sources and methodology
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