Tayghun Khanum
Tayghun Khanum (Persian: طیغونخانم and طیقونخانم) was a daughter of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar from his wife, Naneh Khanum Ostad.[1]The exact dates of her birth and death remain unknown.[2]
Marriage and Family Life
[edit]Tayghun Khanum married Musa Khan Qajar Qovanlu, a union that further strengthened ties within the Qajar aristocracy. Through this marriage, she bore nine children. While not all of their names are documented, the known children include:[1]
- Jafar Qoli Khan
- Mehdi Qoli Khan
- Mohammad Qoli Khan
- Sultan Qoli Khan
- Musa Khan
- Gowhar Qajar, who rose to prominence as a renowned poetess with the title Shams al-Shu'ara (شمس الشعراء; lit. Sun of the Poets).[3] Gowhar Qajar became well known in literary circles, contributing to the rich tapestry of Persian poetry and culture in the Qajar period.[2] Her poetic legacy is still admired for its depth and grace, reflecting the intellectual environment that many royal women were a part of during this era.[1][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Khawari Shirazi, Fazl al-Din Abd al-Nabi (2001). History and Dhu al-Qarnayn. Publication and Printing Organization of the Ministry of Culture. ISBN 9789644220845.
- ^ a b Hejazi, Banafsha. Tazkerah Andaruni. p. 192.
- ^ Kheyrat-e Hessan. Etemad al-Saltaneh. 1928 (1307 AH).
- ^ Azod od-Dowleh, Soltan-Ahmad Mirza (1997). Tarikh-e Azodi (in Persian). Elm Pub. ISBN 9786005696325.