Lal Kunwar
Imtiaz Mahal (Persian lit. "distinguished one of the palace"), better known by her birth name Lal Kunwar, was a consort of Mughal emperor Jahandar Shah. She was a former dancing girl who exercised supreme influence over the Emperor, encouraged frivolity and pleasure which eventually led to his ignominious downfall.
| Lal Kunwar | |
|---|---|
| Imtiaz Mahal | |
Portrait of Lal Kunwar by Indian School of the 18th century | |
| Royal consort | |
| Tenure | 27 February 1712 – 12 February 1713 |
| Born | 18 March 1691 Lalajinagar, Delhi, Mughal Empire |
| Died | 17 June 1759 |
| Spouse | Jahandar Shah |
| House | Timurid (by marriage) |
| Father | Khasusiyat Khan |
| Religion | Islam |
She was the favorite concubine of Jahandar Shah and is more often referred to in histories by her given name Lal Kunwar.
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