JAHANGIR

Jahangir was the son of Akbar and Jodha Bai, and he ruled for 22 years. His actual name was “Nur I Din Muhammad Salim”,and he was famous as Jahangir. He was born on 31st August 1569 and died on 28th October 1627. The emperor was ruled from 1605 to 1627. He loved to do painting and fine arts. Jahangir was the fourth ruler of the Mughal Empire. The emperor’s wife’s name was “Rajkumari Man Bai”. After this marriage in 1585, Jahangir again married his 2nd wife, “Jagat Gosain Begum”,in 1586. Lastly, the Mughal emperor Jahangir married Nur-Jahan in 1611; she was a widow of a rebel officer Sher-Afgan.

The son of Akbar

Akbar was a famous emperor among the Mughal Empire. Jahangir was the son of Akbar and his favorite queen, Jodha Bai. Jahangir was born in 1569, and he ruled the empire for 22 years (1605-1627). He was born in Fatehpur-Sikri in India. Jahangir was the eldest son of the great Mughal emperor, Akbar. Jahangir was famous for his uncertain attitude on religion and also for his paintings. Jahangir gave India some unique pieces of art that never lost their glory. The son of Akbar, Jahangir loved to do paintings and also the fine arts. Jahangir means “conqueror of the world”.          

Jahangir’s wife’s name

Jahangir had many wives, but Nur Jahan is the famous one amongst all his queens. In 1585, Jahangir married the princess “Rajkumari Man Bai”, who was the daughter of “Bhagwant Das of Amer”. Jahangir married the Rajput princess named “Jagat Gosain Begum”, who was the daughter of “Raja Uday Singh Rathore in Marwar”. Jagat Begum was one of the favorite queens of Jahangir’s earlier marriages. She was the mother of Shah-Jahan. He had many wives and he adored all of them.

Importance of Jahangir

Jahangir was the 4th Mughal emperor, and he was famous for his “Golden chain of justice”. This golden chain has sixty bells and is also considered several “maunds” that were locked between the “Shahburj of Agra fort” and a “stone pillar” that was built on the “banks of Jamuna river”. The emperor was also famous for his uncertain attitudes on religion. He was given some beautiful arts and iconic structures, and they have not faded from their glory for centuries. Jahangir was famous for his polite nature, and also, he was a liberal Muslim. He also loved architecture. He was very kind-hearted to his tenants. He was a successful emperor and always took care of both Hindu and Muslim subjects.

Achievement of Jahangir  

Jahangir was a contributor to paintings and fine arts. He was also given beautiful pieces of art and architecture to the empire. He was very kind-hearted towards his tenant. He has equal respect for his Hindu and Muslim subjects, and he always takes care of his all tenants. His greatest achievement was the “Golden chain of justice”. This golden chain has 60 bells and several “maunds”. This chain was connected between the “Shahburj of Agra fort” and a “stone pillar” that was built on the “banks of Jamuna river”. Jahangir was the first person who accepted the British man named “Willliam Hawkins” in his court.     

About the rule of Jahangir

Jahangir ruled for 22 years, from 1605 until his death in 1627. He was the fourth Mughal emperor after his father, the Great Akbar. He was polite by nature and also a kind-hearted king. He always took care of his tenants. He banned all intoxicated things at the time of his empire. However, he was very much addicted to drinks. He also banned the rights of the landlords, which means the landlords were not able to occupy the lands from the farmer. He was a liberal Muslim, so he improved the social circumstances without any religious purposes.    

Consolidate empire of Jahangir

Firstly, Akbar was the one who consolidated the empire in India under Bairam Khan. Akbar was very much successful to his throne. After his death, his son Jahangir sat on the throne and ruled the empire. Jahangir consolidated the “administrative system” that was made by Akbar the Great. Jahangir also tried to keep a well and good relationship with the Rajput and improve the Mughal empire. He also connected with “the Afghans and the Marathas” for a political base. An important achievement of the emperor Jahangir was “the settlement of the dispute with the Sisodia ruler” of Mewar. 

Conclusion

This discussion is all about the fourth Mughal emperor named Jahangir. Jahangir was the eldest son of Akbar and Jodha Bai. Jahangir was a very polite king and also kind towards his tenants. He was the emperor of the Mughal Empire who consolidated his father’s rules and regulations. He was always tried to improve the Mughal Empire. Jahangir was achieved his victory in the “Golden chain of justice”. He was loved to do paintings and fine arts. He gave the empire many important structures.