Qudsia Begum, Begum of Bhopal



Qudsia Begum (1801 – 1881) was the Nawab of Bhopal from 1819 until her abdication in 1837.

She was born to nawab Ghous Mohammad Khan of Bhopal. In 1817, she married Nazar Mohammad Khan, and became the mother of Sikandar Begum.

Her husband succeeded her father. In 1819, she succeeded her husband as ruler of Bhopal.

In 1837, she abdicated in favor of her son-in-law. She continued to influence the affairs of state in Bhopal during the reign of her son-in-law, her daughter, and her granddaughter.