Delhi's education centre which was known as 'Madarsa-e-Begum' was established by whom?
U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012
A. Gulbadan Begum
B. Maham Anaga
C. Ziaunnisa
D. Zeenat Unnisa
Answer: Maham Anaga
Option b is the correct answer.
Maham Anaga was foster mother of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Together with Emperor Humayun, she established Madarsa e - Begum in Delhi in 1561.
Important Tips
Gulbadan Banu Begum was born to Babur and Dildar Begum in 1523 in Afghanistan. The sister of Humayun, she came to write about Babur and Humayun's reign after being persuaded by her nephew Akbar.
Zeenat unnisa Begum, daughter of Aurangzeb was born on 5th October 1643 in Aurangabad. She died on May 7th, year of 1710 . She was a pious women, pursued spiritual pursuits. She was a talented calligrapher.