Hazrat Mahal was the most beloved wife of Nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali. The Britishers took away the Nawab's position as they wanted to rule Awadh. Wajid Ali left the palace and never returned but his wife fought against the Britishers for her Nawab and for Awadh. She kept on fighting for several months. Soon, the Britishers captured Awadh and burnt down her palace. She left for Nepal and later died.