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