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Mughal descendant lives in Kolkata slum

Sultana Begum, a descendant of the last Mughal emperor, lives in extreme poverty in a Kolkata slum on a meager pension.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 15:42 UTC
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Sultana Begum, a woman linked to the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, is living in extreme poverty in West Bengal. She resides in a small hut in Howrah, Kolkata, and struggles to survive on a monthly pension of just ₹6,000. Her current life is a stark contrast to her royal lineage, with daily survival now her primary challenge.
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