Princess in Prison: Zeb-un-Nissa at Salimgarh Fort

A princess, a prison and poetry that refused to be silenced. Step into Salimgarh Fort to discover the story of Zeb-un-Nissa, the gifted Mughal princess, poet and Sufi thinker who wrote under the pen name Makhfi, meaning “the hidden one.”Through immersive storytelling and dramatic readings, explore her poetic legacy, the complexities of Mughal court life and the stories of authority, freedom and resistance associated with her life. Discover Salimgarh Fort’s connection to the Red Fort and its later history as a prison for Indian National Army soldiers during British rule.Walk Itinerary:Starting Point: Red Fort, Gate No. 2 — Meet beside the Red Fort parking lot.Stop 1: Salimgarh Fort — Explore the fort’s history, architecture and connection to the Red Fort complex.Stop 2: Zeb-un-Nissa’s Story — Discover the princess’s life, poetry and Sufi thought through storytelling and dramatic readings.Stop 3: The Fort’s Later History — Learn about its association with the imprisonment of Indian National Army soldiers during British rule.Ending Point: Within the Salimgarh Fort complex, subject to the organiser’s confirmed route.This heritage experience brings together architecture, memory and poetry to explore a lesser-known chapter of Mughal history and the many meanings of captivity.