| Name(s) |
NUR-UD-DIN MOHAMMAD
SALIM (Known by his imperial name:
JAHANGIR) |
| Date of
Birth |
September 20, 1569
(Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Date of
Death |
November 08, 1627
– Delhi, India. |
|
Identity |
The 4th Mughal Emperor of India |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- He ruled from October
15, 1605 until
November 07, 1627.
- He was coronated on
October 24, 1605.
- The hero of the tale of his
illicit relationship with the Mughal
courtesan, Anarkali.
- He was the
eldest surviving son of Mughal
Emperor Akbar.
- Impatient for power,
however, he revolted in 1599 while
Akbar was engaged in the Deccan, but
was defeated, though ultimately
succeeded his father as Emperor in
1605.
- The first year of Jahangir's
reign saw a rebellion organized by
his eldest son Khusrau Mirza, who
was blinded on the orders of
Jahangir.
- His reign was characterized
by political stability, a strong
economy and impressive cultural
achievements.
- The art of Mughal
painting reached great heights under
Jahangir's reign.
- He died in 1627
and was succeeded by Khurram, who
took the imperial throne of
Hindustan as the Emperor Shah Jahan.
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