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Ali Quli Istajlu, also known by his later, given name of Sher Afgan Khan (Persian: شيرافگن خان) was a Turkoman who initially served the Safavids, and later became a Mughal courtier, becoming the jagirdar of Burdwan in West Bengal (1605–1607).
Apr 20, 2020 · The death of Sher Afgan occurred in the year 1607. It was in 1611 that Jahangir marries his widow Nur Jahan. In this post we are discussing the early life of Sher Afgan and the circumstances which lead to his death.
In 1594, when Nur Jahan was seventeen years old, she married her first husband Ali Quli Istajlu (also known as Sher Afgan Khan). Sher Afgan was an adventurous Persian who had been forced to flee his home in Persia after the demise of his first master Shah Ismail II . [11]
Ali Quli Istajlu, also known by his later, given name of Sher Afgan Khan ( Persian: شيرافگن خان) was a Turkoman who initially served the Safavids, and later became a Mughal courtier, becoming the jagirdar of Burdwan in West Bengal (1605–1607).
Jul 31, 2018 · Mehr-un-Nissa married Sher Afgan Khan in 1594, when she was 17 years old. Sher Afgan Khan served the Mughal army under the reign of emperors Akbar and Jahangir. In fact, Akbar himself had arranged his wedding with Mehr-un-Nissa as a reward of his loyalty and bravery.
Jun 17, 2022 · In 1594, a 17-year-old Nur Jahan married the Iranian-born Mughal official Ali Quli Istajlu (also known as Sher Afgan Khan). Nur Jahan's administrative skills were extremely valuable during her regency as she defended the Empire's borders.
Nov 3, 2022 · Tracing the history of the Mughal Empire and architecture in Burdwan. A day trip to Sher Afghan Khan’s tomb, Nur Jahan’s first husband and Jagirdar of Burdwan, will leave you fascinated. Rangan Datta | Published 03.11.22, 02:30 PM.
