Common Questions on Mughal Emperor Jahangir


Where did Jahangir die?


Jahangir (1605-1627) was the fourth Mughal emperor of India. He ruled for 22 years. He died at Lahore in 1627. Jahangir's tomb is located at Shahdara Bagh, Lahore in Pakistan.

Did Jahangir and Noor Jahan have a child?


They had no children. Jahangir was the second husband of Nur Jahan. Sher Afgan was her first husband. Nur and Sher Afgan had a daughter named Ladli Begum. Nur married her daughter to Jahangir's youngest son Shahryar and wished to make him Jahangir's successor. But her attempt was failed and Shah Jahan came to the throne.

Who was the son of Jahangir?


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Jahangir had five sons namely Khusrau, Parveiz, Khurram, Jahandar and Shahryar. Khusrau and Khurram were born of Hindu mothers, Khusrau was born to Raja Bhagwan Das's daughter and Khurram, to Motaraja Udai Singh's daughter Jodh Bai. Parveiz was born to Sahibi Jamal. Khusrau and Parveiz died before their father. We have no information of Jahandar. After Jahangir's death Khurram better known as Shah Jahan ascended his father's throne. Shahryar was put to death by Shah Jahan.

What was another name of Jahangir?


Jahangir was the eldest son of Akbar and grandson of Humayun. His real name was Salim.

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