Badshah Begum
| Badshah Begum | |
|---|---|
| Shahzadi of the Mughal Empire Empress consort of the Mughal Empire Zan-i-Kalan Malika-uz-Zamani | |
Possible depiction of Bahshah Begum from a painting attributed to Nainsukh, ca.1735–40 | |
| Padshah Begum | |
| Tenure | 8 December 1721 – 26 April 1748 |
| Predecessor | Zinat-un-Nissa |
| Successor | Zeenat Mahal |
| Born | c. 1703 |
| Died | 14 December 1789 (aged 85–86) Delhi, India |
| Burial | Tis Hazari Bagh, Delhi |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Shahriyar Shah Bahadur |
| House | Timurid (by birth) |
| Father | Farrukhsiyar |
| Mother | Gauhar-un-Nissa Begum |
| Religion | Islam |
Badshah Begum (c. 1703 – 14 December 1789) was the first wife and chief consort of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah. She is popularly known by her title Malika-uz-Zamani ("Queen of the Age") which was conferred upon her by her husband, immediately after their marriage.
Badshah Begum was a second-cousin of her husband and was a Mughal princess by birth. She was the daughter of Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar and his first wife, Gauhar-un-Nissa Begum. She wielded major political influence in the Mughal court during her husband's reign and was his most influential wife. It was through her efforts that her step-son, Ahmad Shah Bahadur, was able to ascend the Mughal throne.