The Abandoned Girl Who Ruled India | The Incredible Story of Nur Jahan

Abandoned as a newborn beneath a tree during her family’s desperate journey from Persia to India, Mehr-un-Nissa seemed destined to be forgotten by history. Instead, she became Nur Jahan (Noor Jahan), one of the most powerful women in the history of the Mughal Empire. In this video, we explore the extraordinary life of the woman who rose to become the wife of Emperor Jahangir and, for a time, the most influential figure in the Mughal court. Along the way, we examine a rare silver rupee struck in her name and decode the Persian inscription that makes this coin one of the most remarkable pieces of Mughal history. From the legends surrounding Prince Salim and Mehr-un-Nissa, to the death of Sher Afghan, the politics of the Mughal court, Nur Jahan’s rise to power, and her poignant self-written epitaph, this is a story of ambition, love, tragedy, and empire. Featured coin: Mughal Empire: Nur Jahan, by authority of Jahangir Silver Rupee, Patna Mint AH 1037 / Regnal Year 22 If you enjoy history, ancient and medieval coins, numismatics, Mughal history, Persian culture, and the remarkable stories hidden behind historical artifacts, consider subscribing for more videos. Because history is often far more fascinating, and far stranger, than fiction. 00:00 - The Abandoned Baby under the Tree 00:32 - Survival on the Silk Road (1577) 01:58 - Debunking the Mughal Pigeon Legend 03:12 - Exile & Hardship on the Bengal Frontier 04:44 - The Royal Wedding of Jahangir & Mehr-un-Nissa 05:37 - Reading the Secret History on a Silver Coin 06:45 - The Empress with the Bow: Nur Jahan in Battle 07:54 - Governing an Empire from behind the Curtain 09:08 - The Ultimate Family Betrayal 10:04 - Exile, Architecture, and the Final Epitaph