Day: September 5, 2015

War of Succession by Shahjahan’s Sons Shah Jahan had four sons born of Mumtaz Mahal. They were given administrative responsibilities and high mansabs as they grew up. Shuja, the second eldest was appointed governor of Bengal in 1637, and kept good control over that turbulent province for the next two decades. selfstudyhistory.com The youngest, Murad, […]

Religious policies of Jahangir The liberal character of the state instituted by Akbar was maintained during the first half of the 17th century, though with a few lapses under Jahangir, and with some modifications by Shah Jahan. Expectations of orthodox circles: At the outset of Jahangir’s reign, there was an expectation in orthodox circles that […]