Tayghun Khanum
Daughter of Fath-Ali Shah
About Tayghun Khanum
Tayghun Khanum (, also spelt ; born 1793) was a daughter of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar from his wife, Naneh Khanum Ostad.
Early life Tayghun Khanum was born in 1793. Her mother, Naneh Khanum Ostad, was among the wives of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar who married him when he was the crown prince, i.e., prior to 1797. Tayghun Khanum was four years old when Agha Mohammad Shah was assassinated, i.e., in June 1797.
Marriage and family life Tayghun Khanum married Musa Khan Qajar Qovanlu, a son of Mehdi Qoli Khan Qajar who was one of Fath-Ali Shah's cousins. This union further strengthened ties within the Qajar aristocracy. Through this marriage, she bore nine children. While not all of their names are documented, the known children include:
Later life In later years, Tayghun Khanum traveled to Mecca for pilgrimage. Then, she visited the tomb of some Imams.
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