Who among the following was not the female Nawab of Bhopal?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Hazrat Mahal Begum

Explanation:
• Hazrat Mahal Begum (Begum of Awadh) was a major female leader during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and led the resistance in Lucknow. She was a Nawab Begum of Awadh, not Bhopal.
• The state of Bhopal was ruled for four generations by notable female Nawabs, often referred to as the "Begums of Bhopal".
• Qudsia Begum (Gohar Begum) was the first female ruler, reigning from 1819.
• Sikandar Jahan Begum was her daughter who ruled next.
• Shah Jahan Begum was Sikandar's daughter and the third female ruler.
• They played a pivotal role in the modernization and development of Bhopal.

Information Booster:
• The period of the Begums of Bhopal (1819–1926) is a unique chapter in Indian history where women held significant political power and implemented major social reforms.
• They built monuments, railways, and educational institutions in Bhopal.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Qudsia Begum: First female Nawab of Bhopal.
(b) Sikandar Jahan Begum: Second female Nawab of Bhopal.
(d) Shah Jahan Begum: Third female Nawab of Bhopal.