CONFUSION SURROUNDS PRINCESS ZEBUNNISA IN MOST WAYS;
NEW DISCOVERY BECOMES PHENOMENAL BAYAZ OF ZEBUNNISA.

It is strange that an iconic character like Princess Zebunisa, known to most people, should also include many references on which nothing can be said with full assertion. The so-called garden in Lahore is not hers, the Mausoleum in Lahore is not hers, the famous Diwan Makfi is also not hers. The doldrums of a segment of Indians to paint a nasty image of hers is absolutely wrong, as the accusations. We have already written a blog on her, which clarifies many things. It is time to talk of  phenomenal discovery of the centuries old lost Bayaz of Zebunnisa, which seems never got totally lost. History has to be retracted by now,

Legend and historical references assure us that Princess Zebunnisa was very fond of poetry and poets, and probably had one of the best libraries in the region. She was a woman of literary thoughts, and many men of letters dedicated their books in her name, and many of them still exist. For example her court supported Imamuddin Riazi, son of Lutufullah Ahmad Muhandis, and he was asked to write for her the ability to balance stanzas in poetry. That still exists in documentation form of manuscripts. A study of the Bayaz is required in depth.

The Bind
It is old but not of the time of Princess Zebunnisa. The Board inside the black leather is quite thick and hard, not the Mughal type. Gold bordered for importance. But bind made in relation to importance of manuscript.

The dates
Many dates are on the front and last page. It starts from 1112 AH to 1123 AH to 1185 AH to 1186 AH.

The place
The location is shown as Kabul, very clearly.

The title
Shown as Kitab Tazkirah Shaura Zebunnisa.

The condition
It is water drenched from all sides and full of small holes. But the holes are not of the type of termites. Very strange condition of manuscript. Ink spread at many places, more so of the red colour.

Contents
It has various verses totalling 500 with repetition of many poets. But still it is a long list.

Poets
Various poets of that period, including Begum, Tughra, Amir Khusro, Ghanimat, Sahib, Muhandis, Brahman, Faizi,Ghani Kashmeeri , Jalal Aseer, Shah Lutufullah, Ali Raza Tajali, Qasim Mashadi, Nasir Ali, Fani, Talib Qaleem, Hisari, Munir Lahori,. Khaki, Urfi, Baba Sinai, Mir Afzal Lahori, Nazeeri, and hundreds of others. 
However the list includes some of the rarest poets ever found in a Tazkirah of this kind. It is not the usual kind of compilation.

The Calligraphy
Most exquisite calligraphy with the hands of an accomplished calligrapher. In our view the calligrapher is Princess Zebunnisa herself.

The Inscriptions
Obviously a small pasting on the bind says it is Bayaz Zebunnisa Begum, but is there proof inside too. The earliest inscription says:
KITAB TAZKIRAH SHAURA 18TH SHABAN, 1112 HIJRI, MOAKAR ZEBUNNISA MUKAM KABUL.

Translated as:
BOOK COMPENDIUM OF POETS 18TH SHABAN, 1112 HIJRI, OVERDUE ZEBUNNISA PLACE KABUL.

It must be kept in mind that Princess Zebunnisa died in Delhi in 1114 AH, and was buried in the Tees Hazar garden of Jahan Ara. Princess Zebunnisa was certainly alive in 1112 AH, and who brought the Manuscript to Kabul. She herself or someone else.

Kabul was an important gateway for the Mughals. Governors ruled the place on behalf of Emperor Aurangzeb. Governor Amir Khan ruled that place till 1698 AD. The manuscript’s earliest date is 1700 AD. Princess Zebunnisa was alive at that time. She died in 1702 AD. The passage, in Delhi of the Bayaz from Aurangabad to Delhi to Kabul can only be imagined so far. Aurangzeb died in 1120 Hijri, or six years after his daughter’s death.

Postscript 
At times things are amazing. Around 24th September, 2025, the amazing things happened.  I woke up half asleep or awoke, really could not judge. Near the window with a Bayaz in her hands, Princess Zebunnisa sat on a bed looking out of the window. Sideways to me. She wore a pajama type of Mughal dress with a waist coat in half. She was not very fair, more brownish but with her presence I shuddered and awed at her presence. Did my research and presence moved her out of her dimension? A Hafizul Qur’an at age of seven years and with a tafseer to credit. Inspired by her aunt Jahan Ara. A literary figure in many ways. As a student of the Quran, she talks even of astronomy and ALIENS (will write later). As a lover of aesthetics, poets praise the Aineh Mahal of her movable TENT. She is many times blessed. Bigoted Hindus painted a blasphemous image  of the purest soul of our history.