Princess Esra


Princess Qhabl Begum Sahiba Esra Birgen is a princess belonging to the Asaf Jah Dynasty of Hyderabad state by marriage. She was married to Prince Mukarram Jah. Princess Esra is a princess by marriage not by birth.

Life

Princess Esra is credited with the restoration of Chowmahalla Palace and Falaknuma Palace.
She initiated a project for the royal palaces in August 2000. The restoration project for Chowmahalla Palace involved tasks ranging from stabilising the existing structural components to reconstitution of collapsed and dilapidated sections of the complex, restoration of external and internal spaces and of decorative elements and finishes.

Personal life

Princess Esra married Prince Mukkaram Jah in 1959. They were married for 15 years. They have a son Azmet and a daughter Shekhya. She lives in London.