JAHANGIR


Meaning of JAHANGIR in English

or Jehangir

born Aug. 31, 1569, Fatehpur, Sikri, India

died Oct. 28, 1627, en route to Lahore

Mughal emperor of India (1605–27).

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 ).

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