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1572315The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Bhopal, Begum of; H.H. Nawab Sultan Sir Jehan BegumC. Hayavadana Rao


Bhopal, Begum of; H.H. Nawab Sultan Sir Jehan Begum, G.C.S.I. 1910; G.C.I.E,, 1904; b. 1858; S. mother (H.H. Nawab Shah Jehan Begum, G.C.S.I, C.I.), 1910; Eighth in lineal descent from the famous Dost Mahomed Khan, founder of the dynasty: Area of the State, 6,874 square miles; Population, 900,000; Her Highness receives a salute of 21 guns within, and 19 guns outside the limits of her dominions. Address: Bhopal, Central India.