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Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim [8] (31 August 1569 – 28 October 1627), [9] known by his imperial name Jahangir (Persian pronunciation: [d͡ʒa.hɑːn.ˈɡiːɾ]; lit. ' Conqueror of the World '), [10] was Emperor of Hindustan [11] [12] from 1605 until his death in 1627, and the fourth Mughal Emperor.
Mughal rule under Jahangir his successor Shah Jahan (1628-58) was noted for political stability, brisk economic activity, beautiful paintings, and monumental buildings. Jahangir married the Persian princess whom he renamed Nur Jahan (Light of the World), who emerged as the most powerful individual in the court besides the emperor.
The powerful empress Nur Jahan, here offering a glass of wine to her husband, was an avid patron of gardens. This garden party takes place in what appears to be the Ram Bagh garden at Agra,...
Aug 27, 2024 · Jahāngīr (born August 31, 1569, Fatehpur Sikri [India]—died October 28, 1627, en route to Lahore [now in Pakistan]) was the Mughal emperor of India from 1605 to 1627. Prince Salīm was the eldest son of the emperor Akbar, who early marked Salīm to succeed him.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
During Jahangir's reign the realm was secure. Thus the nobles were encouraged to embellish cities, construct serais, gardens and dwellings and endow shrines – all concrete manifestations of a prosperous state. HISTORICAL CONTEXT.
- Catherine B. Asher
- 1992
Dec 22, 2023 · Art, Smithsonian National Museum of Asian. " Gardens in Indian Art - Jahangir and Prince Khurram with Nur Jahan." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Dec 2023. Web. 22 Sep 2024. Tour this famous Indian Royal Garden as depicted in a 17th C. painting.
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Jan 30, 2017 · The garden Jahangir commissioned at Sheikhupura in Punjab (Pakistan), is a perfect example of the latter type of garden. The Mughals created gardens in both urban areas, for rest and relaxation, and rural areas where they served as halting places for the royal family and their entourage.
