Begum as a title was traditionally conferred upon Muslim women of royal or aristocratic lineage and meant “Queen”. Starting in the 18th century, it was applied more generally to women who held high social status, but no formal aristocratic rank.
Begum as a title was traditionally conferred upon Muslim women of royal or aristocratic lineage and meant “Queen”. Starting in the 18th century, it was applied more generally to women who held high social status, but no formal aristocratic rank.
