Gulbahar Begum
Sikh Empire queen consort (d. 1863)
About Gulbahar Begum
Gulbahar Begum was an Indian.
Maharani Gulbahar Begum (died 1863) was a wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire.
Life Gul Begum was a Kashmiri Muslim dancing girl from Amritsar. Ranjit Singh, on seeing her dance at Ropar, became captivated with her.
They married in 1833. As part of the wedding celebrations, her brothers were granted a jagir and given a nawabi title.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gulbahar Begum?
Sikh Empire queen consort (d. 1863)
When did Gulbahar Begum die?
Gulbahar Begum died in 1863.
What nationality was Gulbahar Begum?
Gulbahar Begum was Indian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gulbahar Begum. https://biography.guide/gulbahar-begum/
MLA: "Gulbahar Begum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gulbahar-begum/.
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