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Jahangir

Type Figure Region South Asia Time 1569–1627 Also known as Salim、Nur al-Din Muhammad Salim

Jahangir (1569–1627), born Salim, was the eldest son of Akbar the Great and became the fourth Mughal emperor upon his accession in 1605.…

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  1. 1569–1605Agra · Uttar PradeshSalim received a court education from childhood, was granted the title of crown prince in adulthood, and participated in state affairs. In 1599–1600, dissatisfied with his father's arrangements, he launched a rebellion, capturing Agra and other places; after mediation he was pardoned and continued as heir apparent.
  2. 1605–1627Lahore · PunjabHe succeeded after Akbar's death, taking the imperial title Jahangir ('World Seizer'). During his reign he continued military campaigns against the Deccan and the Rajput states, vigorously patronized miniature painting and court arts, and promulgated judicial symbols such as the 'Chain of Justice'.

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