Gowhar Khanum

Gowhar Khanum (Persian: گوهرخانم) was a Qajar princess and the daughter of Fath-Ali Shah. The exact dates of her birth and death remain unknown.

Biography

Family background Gowhar Khanum was born into the illustrious Qajar family, and her mother, who shared her name, was Gowhar Khanum, the sister of Allah-Yar Khan Asef al-Dowleh. Her mother died shortly after giving birth, which was a significant event that led to Gowhar Khanum being given her mother's name as a tribute.

Following the death of her first husband, Gowhar Khanum remarried, which was not uncommon for Qajar princesses of the time. Her second husband was Shahrokh Mirza, the full brother of her late first husband, Rostam Khan. This marriage was likely a strategic move to preserve alliances and maintain continuity within the family. Marrying a brother-in-law was a traditional practice in Persian aristocracy to keep estates and influence within the same familial line. From this marriage, Gowhar Khanum had another son, Mohammad Khan Amir al-Omera. The title Amir al-Omera (امیرالامراء; lit. Commander of Commanders), suggests that Mohammad Khan held a high-ranking military or administrative position within the Qajar state, further indicating the family's prominence.