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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.


What is the name of Shah Jahan's son?

Dara ShikohShah ShujaMurad BakshAurangzeb


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 was the grandson of shah jahan?

The grandson of Shah Jahan was Muhammad Azam Shah. He was the son of Shah Jahan's son, Dara Shikoh, and served briefly as the Mughal Emperor in 1707 after the death of his grandfather. Azam Shah's reign was short-lived, as he was defeated by his half-brother, Bahadur Shah I, in a power struggle for the throne.


Who got the Gita translated into Persian?

Dara Shukoh, eldest son of Shah Jahan, believed in the mingling of all religions. He translated Hindu Puranas like Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Vasishtha into Persian with help from Indian scholars.


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.


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

Jahan Shah (4th son of Bahader Shah I)