Year 2 - History
The birth of Nūr Jahān, 'sun among women'
Ruling and religion
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Unit Summary
Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe some of the features of Mehr al-Nesā's early life.
Key Notes
- Mehr al-Nesā was born in Kandahar, part of the mighty Mughal Empire in what is now Afghanistan.
- Her name meant 'sun among women', but she would later have a new name, Nūr Jahān.
- Her parents were running away from another country where they had been treated badly.
- A story is told about Mehr al-Nesā during this time; that on their journey her parents abandoned her in the desert.
- Feeling awful about what they had done, they returned to find their daughter sitting calmly next to a dangerous snake.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Mughal Empire: the Mughal Empire was a Muslim empire that ruled most of India
- legend: a legend is a traditional story that might not always be true
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think Mehr al-Nesā sitting next to a snake is completely true.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Mehr al-Nesā was born in Kandahar, part of the mighty Mughal Empire in what is now Afghanistan. Her name meant 'sun among women', but she would later have a new name, Nūr Jahān.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Mughal Empire'
the Mughal Empire was a Muslim empire that ruled most of India.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may think Mehr al-Nesā sitting next to a snake is completely true. Correction: Explain to the pupils that Mehr al-Nesā's early life is still unknown. There are only legends about her story. A legend is a traditional story that might not always be true.
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