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Dara Shukoh was the eldest and favorite son of Shah Jahan. Dara was declared as his successor under the title of Shah-i-Buland Iqbal.

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Who was Shah Jahan's favorite son?

Shah Jahan's favorite son was Dara Shikoh, who was seen as his heir apparent. Dara Shikoh was known for his interest in arts, culture, and interfaith dialogue. However, following a succession struggle, Shah Jahan's third son, Aurangzeb, emerged victorious and took the throne.


Who was Shah Jahan's eldest son?

Dara Shukoh was the eldest son of Shah Jahan.


When did Aurangzeb imprison his father?

At first Aurangzeb defeated Dara Shukoh, eldest son of Shah Jahan, in the Battle of Samugarh. In July, 1658, he confined his father Shah Jahan in the Agra fort with the assistance of his eldest son Sultan Muhammad.


How did shah jahan come to power in 1622?

Shah Jahan was the third son of Jahangir. Jahangir's eldest sons Khusrau and Parveiz had died before their father. After Jahangir's death, Empress Nur Jahan wished to place her son-in-law Shahryar on the throne. But Nur Jahan's brother and wazir of the Kingdom, Asaf Khan, helped Shah Jahan to ascend the throne after defeating Shahryar.


Who was the mother of Shah Jahan's sons?

the mother of shah Jahan's son is mumtaz mahal


Who succeeded Shah Jahan and when?

His third son Aurangzeb succeeded Shah Jahan in 1658, while he was still alive. Shah Jahan was confined until his death in 1666.


Who got the Gita translated into Persian?

The Gita was translated into Persian by Prince Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, in the 17th century. Dara Shikoh's translation aimed to promote dialogue and understanding between Hinduism and Islam.


Who was supposed to have become the emperor after the death of his father Shah Jahan?

Shah Jahan had wished his eldest son Prince Dara Shukoh should succeed him. When Shah Jahan fell ill in 1657, war of succession took place among his four sons. In the battle of Samugarh in 1658, Aurangzeb defeated his elder brother Dara Shukoh. He then imprisoned his father and ascended the throne of Hindustan.


Was shah jahan part of the mughal empire?

Yes. Shah Jahan was 5th Mughal Emperor of India and the son of Emperor Jahangir.


How did the Shah Jahan the emperor die?

Aurungzeb the 3rd son of shah jahan had him disposed of to ascend the throne. He sent shah jahan to prison and when he was 75 yrs old he died while starvingbto DEATH.


Who was the father of Muhammad Shah Rangeela the Mughal king?

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Who were the sons of Shah Jahan?

Shah Jahan had 4 sons: Dara Shukoh, Shah Shuja, Aurangzeb & Murad Baksh. His third son Aurangzeb succeeded him in 1658.