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Coronation of Jahangir

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1605

After Akbar's death in 1605, Crown Prince Salim was acclaimed by the court at Agra, taking the imperial title "Jahangir" ("World Seizer") and formall…

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  1. 1605Agra · IndiaAfter Akbar's death, senior courtiers and provincial governors quickly recognized Prince Salim's right of succession, quelling potential rivalries among brothers and preparing for the public accession.
  2. 1605Agra · IndiaSalim held a coronation ceremony at Agra, formally adopting the imperial title "Jahangir," issuing an accession edict, adjusting court personnel, and continuing Akbar's basic administrative framework.

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