or Jehangir
born Aug. 31, 1569, Fatehpur, Sikri, India
died Oct. 28, 1627, en route to Lahore
Mughal emperor of India (160527).
Though designated heir apparent, the impatient Jah 0101; ng 012B; r revolted in 1599; his father, Akbar , nevertheless confirmed him as his successor. Like Akbar, Jah 0101; ng 012B; r managed diplomatic relations on the Indian subcontinent adroitly, was tolerant of non-Muslims, and was a great patron of the arts. He encouraged Persian culture in Mughal India. During the middle portion of his reign, politics were dominated by his Persian wife (N 016B; r Jah 0101; n), her father, and Jah 0101; ng 012B; r's son Prince Khurram (the future Shah Jah 0101; n ).