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Facts

Also Known As Mehr al-NesaŹ¾
Born 1577 ā€¢ Kandahār
Died 1645 (aged 68) ā€¢ Lahore
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Jahangir

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