Description: (Empress)
Nur Jahan, also known as Mehr-un-Nissa, was the chief consort of Mughal emperor Jahangir. She was more decisive and proactive than her husband, wielding unprecedented power and influence. For over a decade, she was considered the real power behind the throne, enjoying honors and privileges never before seen by Mughal empresses, such as having coinage struck in her name. Nur Jahan's professional life was marked by exceptional leadership and capabilities, which were amplified by Jahangir's personal struggles and distractions.