JAHANGIR (AD 1605-1627) Part-1

  • Jahangir (childhood name Salim) was born on 30 August 1569 in the cottage of sheikh Salim chisti situated at Fatehpur Sikri.
  • In AD 1585, he married to Manbai, daughter of his maternal uncle Raja Bhagwan Das.
  • In AD 1587, he married to Jodhabai or Jagat Gosair daughter of Udai Singh, who gave birth to prince Khusro (Shahjahan). He mostly lived in Lahore which he adorned with gardens and buildings.
  • On 3rd November 1605, his coronation happened in Agra Fort. As soon as he become the ruler he published 12 announcement ; which came to know as 'Aaine-Jahangiri'.
  • The eldest son of Jahangir, khusrau re-volted against him but was suppressed. Khusro received patronage of Guru Arjun Dev (5th Sikh Guru). Guru Arjun Dev was execauted for his blessings to the rebel Prince.
  • Khusro and Jahangir battled at Bherawal (Near Malandhar) Khusro last the battle.
  • Jahangir's most important teacher was Abdul Rahim Khan-i-khana.
  • Gradul invasions during his reign
  • In 1605 AD (Mewar) by Prince Parvaj. In 1608 AD by  Mahawat Khan. In 1609 AD by Abdullah Khan. In 1615 AD by Khurram.
  • Rana Amar singh (son of Maharana Pratap) of Mewar submitted before Jahangir in AD1615. Rana Amar Singh was made a Mansabdar in the Mughal court.
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