Portraits of Qajar (Kadjar) Women
Portraits of Qajar (Kadjar) Women
Matriarchy has always been strong in the Qajar (Kadjar) clan and in the ruling family. Yet, due to the Islamic context of the role of women in Persian culture and due to court protocol, women were almost invisible. However, the aristocratic standing of Qajar (Kadjar) women, and especially the standing and status of the queens and princesses, allowed them to break free from these narrow confines and rightfully leave their mark on the pages of Persian history. Below are exemplars and examples of the strength of Qajar (Kadjar) women and their legacy to history.
Mahd-e-Olia (Mohammad Shah's Queen, Mother of Nasser-ed-Din Shah and Princess Ezzat-ed-Dowleh)
Princess Ezzat-ed-Dowleh (Sister of Nasser-ed-Din Shah, wife of Amir Kabir, Grand-mother of Mohammad Ali Shah)
Malekeh-Jahan (Daughter of Kamran Mirza, Mohammad Ali Shah's Queen, Mother of Soltan Ahmad Shah)
Princess Fakhr-ed-Dowleh (Daughter of Mozaffar-ed-Din Shah, Wife of Amin-ed-Dowleh; Mother of Dr. Ali Amini)
To be continued ...