Aram Banu Begum

Aram Banu Begum (22 December 1584 - 17 June 1624) was a Mughal princess and the youngest daughter of the third Mughal Emperor Akbar.^[1]

Aram Banu Begum
Shahzadi of Mughal Empire
Born	22 December 1584 Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Mughal Empire
Died	17 June 1624(1624-06-17) (aged 39) Mughal Empire
Burial	Akbar's tomb, Sikandra, Agra
House	Timurid dynasty
Father	Akbar
Mother	Bibi Daulat Shad
Religion	Sunni Islam

Life

Born on 22 December 1584, Aram Banu Begum was the youngest daughter of Akbar and Bibi Daulat Shad. She also had a full sister, Shakr-un-nissa Begum.^[1]

She was very outspoken and mischievous. She was called the butterfly of the harem. She was fondly called Ladli Begum ("loved one") by Akbar. She is believed to be quick-witted and sharp at answering back. According to Jahangir, Akbar was extremely fond of her and described her impoliteness as politeness.^[2]

Akbar also repeatedly told Jahangir: “Bābā! for my sake be as kind as I am, after me, to this sister, who in Hindi phrase is my darling (that is, dearly cherished). Be affectionate to her and pass over her little impolitenesses and impudences.”^[2]

Death

Aram Banu remained unmarried and died during the reign of her brother, Jahangir. She died of dysentery on 17 June 1624.^[3]