Contributions of Women at the Mughal Court to Education (1526-1707) Cover Image

Bâbürlü Saray Kadınlarının Eğitime Olan Katkıları (1526-1707)
Contributions of Women at the Mughal Court to Education (1526-1707)

Author(s): Habibe Karayel Külünk
Subject(s): Gender history, History of Education, 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century
Published by: Serkan YAZICI
Keywords: India; Mughal Empire; Mughal Ladies; Education; Learning;

Summary/Abstract: In the Mughal Empire, Mughal ladies took an active role in the field of education. The high incomes of the Mughal ladies ensured their high level of welfare, and thus they had the opportunity to build libraries and madrasahs. The dynasty women of the Mughals, who started to rule in the Indian continent from the 16th century; they have constantly made their presence felt in the fields of art, literature, trade and economy. The aim of this study will be to explain the education and training processes of the women at the Mughal court between the periods of Babur Shah and Alemgîr Shah (Evrengzib). The madrasahs they built, the financial aid they provided to educators and students are among the subjects that will be covered in the study. This study, which is prepared to understand from the perspective of education, how women at the Mughal court, whom foreign merchants, travelers and diplomats of the period mentioned in their personal notes and could not hide their admiration from time to time, obtained this broad perspective from palace management to trade, from literature to art; It will focus on the education of Mughal palace women and their contribution to educational activities.

  • Issue Year: 7/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 220-246
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: Turkish