History Of Jahangir

Brief on Jahangir

After his father’s death, Prince Salim inherited the empire and was the man on the throne on the date of Thursday of 3rd November in 1605. Just at the age of 36, Salim has crowned a king after Nur-ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Badshah Ghazi and began his conquest that lasted for a long 22years period. Shortly after, Jahangir had to oppose his biological child, Prince Khusrau Mirza, from claiming the succession based on Akbar’s desire for him to become the next successor. Around 1606 Khusrau Mirza got overthrown, and he was then imprisoned in Agra’s fort.

Prince Khurram, also known as Shah Jahan, was Jahangir’s favourite among his three sons. Khusrau Mirza was brought to his younger brother, and as a penalty, he was made partially blinded and was then put to death.  Jahangir ordered his child, Shah Jahan, to battle the unified troops of Ahmednagar, Bijapur, and Golconda around 1622. Khurram went against his family following his triumph and launched another quest for leadership. Khurram assassinated his older brother, Khusrau Mirza, and laid the groundwork for his ascension to the empire.  Jahangir crushed the attack within their family, which was done by Shah Jahan, just like he did with his oldest son Khusrau Mirza’s rebellion.

Son of jahangir, Shah jahan:

Jahangir had 5 sons, out of which Shah Jahan was the most famous one. The Mughal Empire reached its highest possible glory in the reign of grandeur during Shah Jahan’s empire. Most people remember Shah Jahan because of his monumental or architectural accomplishments. The defining moment in Mughal architecture began during his rule. Shah Jahan built several buildings; the most famous, however, is the Taj Mahal in Agra, where his beloved wife is buried. His connection to Mumtaz Mahal has profoundly influenced Indian artwork, culture, and film. He possessed the sovereign treasures and various valuable gemstones, including the famous Kohinoor, and was therefore frequently referred to as the richest individual throughout Mughal history.

Shah Jahan became extremely sick during September 1657. It sparked a succession battle amongst his four sons, with Aurangzeb emerging triumphant and usurping his father’s empire. Although Shah Jahan survived his illnesses, Emperor Aurangzeb imprisoned his father within Agra Fort around July 1658 till January 1666. He was buried at his establishment, the Taj Mahal, with his wife. His regime is remembered for putting an end to Akbar’s liberal policies in the Mughal empire.

Nur- Jahan, Jahangir’s wife:

Jahangir, in total, had 9 wives, out of which nur Jahan was the most famous figure in history. During the peak of the Mughal Empire’s strength and grandeur, Nur Jahan, known as Jahangir’s primary wife, seemed to be the most significant and crucial woman attending the court of the emperor Jahangir. Historians believe she was the true strength who operated the kingdom behind closed doors for over fifteen years since she was more determined and aggressive than her husband. Nur Jahan was given special titles and benefits that no other Mughal queen had ever received. 

Nur Jahan seemed to be the only Mughal queen whose name got engraved onto currency. She was frequently present whenever the Emperor conducted court, and she even supervised it when her husband was ill. She was granted control of his royal seal, suggesting that any documentation or command would need to undergo her investigation and approval before becoming legally effective.

Conclusion

The article talks briefly about the Mughal king, Jahangir, his sons, his wife and their history and conquests throughout their reign. These three figures in Mughal history were a major part of the Mughal empire. They brought major changes to how the Mughal Empire remained in power throughout its rule in the Indian subcontinent. The article includes a detailed life history and information about people related to Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Nur Jahan.