1879), was an Afghan royal consort, married to Sher Ali Khan (r. 1863–1879).
Originally from the district of Lal Pur in Afghanistan, she was a member of the Momand tribe.
Ayesha, however, was known to be Sher Ali Khan's favorite wife,[1] and it was said that he loved her 'more than matrimony'.
It was known that she had influence not only over the affairs of the royal harem and court but over the appointments of political offices as well, and it was said that after the selection or nomination of a successor, Afghanistan's first cabinet was formed in her presence inside the harem.
[2] After the death of her husband, as well as the death of her son, Amir Yaqub Khan, Ayesha is believed to have lead a plot to overthrow the new ruler, Amir Yaqub Khan.