Jeyran (wife of Naser al-Din Shah)
Mistress and wife of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jeyran (Persian: جیران; born Khadijeh Khanum Tajrishi (خدیجه خانم تجریشی), c. 1831–1860) was one of the beloved wives and first mistress of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (r. 1848–1896).
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Forough al-Saltanah | |
Born | Khadijeh Khanum Tajrishi c. 1831 |
Died | 1860 (aged 28–29) Tehran, Iran |
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Known for her beauty and charm, Jeyran was born as Khadijeh, daughter of Mohammad Ali, a gardener and carpenter. She met Naser al-Din Shah circa 1850 and married him in 1851. She was given title of Forough al-Saltanah. Jeyran spread her influence by the birth of her second child, Mohammad Qasem Mirza and who was made commander-in-chief. Although he had no maternal Qajar ancestor, with a fake lineage made for Jeyran which linked her to Sasanids and Ilkhanate, he became crown prince, but shortly got sick and died. Afterwards, Jeyran lost all of her children and got tuberculosis. She died in 1860. Her death had an impact on Naser al-Din Shah, who abandoned the royal responsibilities for a while.