Jahangir

Jahangir, also spelled as Jehangir, was the fourth emperor of the Mughal dynasty. His original name was Nūr-ud-dīn Muhammad Salīm and he was the eldest son of the greatest Mughal emperor, Akbar the great. His mother's name was Mariam-uz-Zamani. He was born on August 31, 1569, in Fatehpur Sikri, India. He was the fourth Mughal emperor and one of the most prominent rulers of the Mughal dynasty. He ruled the Mughal empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Jahangir had a bitter relationship with Akbar as he wanted the throne as soon as possible. He was very impatient and was very hungry for power and therefore he revolted against his father, Akbar in 1599 while Akbar was engaged in the Deccan. But later father and son reconciled and when Akbar was on his death bed confirmed Salim as his successor. The new emperor Salim chose the Persian name Jahāngīr which means the “World Seizer” as his reign name. Apart from focusing on the military campaigns, Jahangir also gave very importance to art. Throughout his 22 years of rule, he expanded the Mughal empire and also had conflicts with the Sikh community. He was an alcoholic and an addict and he paid a huge price for that and on October 28, 1627, he passed away. Jahangir’s mausoleum, Tomb of Jahangir, located at Shahdara, is a major tourist attraction in present-day Lahore. Basic Information Jahangir full name: "Salim Nûr ud-Din Muhammad" Jahangir Date of Birth: September 9, 1569 When did Jahangir died: October 28, 1627 Age (at the ti...

Nobody would doubt that Shah Jahan built some of the finest monuments in India, from the Jahangir Mahal, which is counted amongst the most popular tourist attractions in Agra was built by Akbar for his son, Jahangir, to serve as his private residence. However, the Rajput wives of Akbar used it as their principal zenana (a palace for women belonging to the royal household). It also served as the main residence of Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir. It is also one of the first buildings to greet your eyes when you enter Agra Fort from Amar Singh Gate. Although built by Akbar, he desisted from taking any credit for it, as is clearly mentioned by Jahangir in his memories. Architecture Jahangir Mahal, one of the many attractions inside the Agra Fort, was built using a combination of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles. Constructed from white marble and red sandstone, it’s exteriors are adorned with incredible motifs which are common to both Hindu and Islamic structures. The surface ornamentation which includes marble inlay and curious geometric patterns are immensely eye pleasing. A prominent attraction of the Mahal is its enormous facade, whose lotus parapet, carved panels, projecting balconies, brackets and marble lined niches make it greatly aesthetically pleasing. Another notable characteristic is the interior elevations, which are predominantly Hindu but also incorporate Islamic aspects. The exterior elevations, on the other hand, are dominantly Islamic, with the presence of ...

Perspective close Discussion of news topics with a point of view, including narratives by individuals regarding their own experiences A Mughal masterpiece The great Indian artist Bichitr underscores the importance of otherworldly values in this celebrated painting Bichitr. Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings, (ca. 1615-1618). On view at the Freer Gallery of Art.(Freer Gallery of Art; Smithsonian Institution; Charles Lang Freer Endowment) What explains the art market? How can we make sense of rich and powerful people spending so much surplus cash on small, portable things endowed with intangible values that even art critics struggle to articulate? It’s simple, of course: A lot of rich people like art. They also realize – whether dimly or with the full force of revelation, it doesn’t matter – that there is more to life than accumulating wealth; that there are values we might call spiritual. They’re happy when visitors to their homes recognize they have grasped this. Is skepticism warranted? Sure. A heavily insured signifier of spiritual depth is clearly not the same as spiritual depth. But there you have human nature, fretted with ironies. In a spirit of positive reinforcement, subtly spiked with self-interest (when is motivation ever pure?), some of the best artists in history have made a point of reminding their wealthy patrons of the importance of otherworldly values. It shows Jahangir, the great Mughal emperor and patron of the arts, sitting cross-legged on a thro...

Site History and Significance The Tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir The tomb of Jahangir was built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627 and completed in 1637, in the reign of his son and successor, Shah Jahan, when the Mughal Empire held sway over the entire Indian subcontinent and Lahore was an important urban center. The emperor, a lover of nature, wished to be buried in Shahdara, until that time a precinct of pleasure gardens on the far side of the Ravi River from the fortified citadel of Lahore. The tomb was placed in the center of a large, Persian-style garden, forming a tranquil setting for commemoration. The garden was laid out in four quadrants, based on the char bagh prototype established in Kabul under Babur, Jahangir’s ancestor and the founder of the Mughal dynasty. Each quadrant was subdivided into quadrants in turn, demarcated by water channels that symbolize the four rivers of paradise, with paved walkways laid alongside them and fountains placed at their intersections. Water from wells dug outside the perimeter was lifted onto channels that were built into the tops of the enclosure walls, and from there flowed thanks to gravity to the fountains and water channels at ground level. The tomb was placed at the principal intersection, in a single-story structure with corner minarets enclosing a white marble sarcophagus at its center. The building’s exterior is made of red sandstone with floral and other motifs inlaid in marble. UNESCO World Heritage Candidate T...

In 1605, the 13-year-old prince refused to leave his grandfather's side as Akbar lay dying, despite the potential threat from his father's rivals for the throne. Jahangir succeeded to the throne, after crushing an uprising led by one of his other sons, Khurram's half-brother. The incident brought Jahangir and Khurram closer; in 1607, the emperor awarded his third son the fiefdom of Hissar-Feroza, which court observers took to mean that 15-year-old Khurram was now the heir apparent. Also in 1607, Prince Khurram was engaged to marry Arjumand Banu Begum, the 14-year-old daughter of a Persian nobleman. Their wedding did not take place until five years later, and Khurram would marry two other women in the meantime, but Arjumand was his true love. She later became known as Mumtaz Mahal - "The Chosen One of the Palace." Khurram dutifully sired a son by each of his other wives, and then neglected them almost entirely. He and Mumtaz Mahal had 14 children, seven of whom survived to adulthood. When descendants of the Lodi Empire rose up on the Deccan Plateau in 1617, Emperor Jahangir sent Prince Khurram to deal with the problem. The prince soon put down the rebellion, so his father granted him the name Shah Jahan, meaning "Glory of the World." Their close relationship broke down, however, over court intrigues by Jahangir's Afghan wife, Nur Jahan, who wanted Shah Jahan's youngest brother to be Jahangir's heir. Emperor Shah Jahan As soon as he took the throne, Shah Jahan ordered his st...

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Site History and Significance The Tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir The tomb of Jahangir was built after the Mughal emperor’s death in 1627 and completed in 1637, in the reign of his son and successor, Shah Jahan, when the Mughal Empire held sway over the entire Indian subcontinent and Lahore was an important urban center. The emperor, a lover of nature, wished to be buried in Shahdara, until that time a precinct of pleasure gardens on the far side of the Ravi River from the fortified citadel of Lahore. The tomb was placed in the center of a large, Persian-style garden, forming a tranquil setting for commemoration. The garden was laid out in four quadrants, based on the char bagh prototype established in Kabul under Babur, Jahangir’s ancestor and the founder of the Mughal dynasty. Each quadrant was subdivided into quadrants in turn, demarcated by water channels that symbolize the four rivers of paradise, with paved walkways laid alongside them and fountains placed at their intersections. Water from wells dug outside the perimeter was lifted onto channels that were built into the tops of the enclosure walls, and from there flowed thanks to gravity to the fountains and water channels at ground level. The tomb was placed at the principal intersection, in a single-story structure with corner minarets enclosing a white marble sarcophagus at its center. The building’s exterior is made of red sandstone with floral and other motifs inlaid in marble. UNESCO World Heritage Candidate T...

Jahangir, also spelled as Jehangir, was the fourth emperor of the Mughal dynasty. His original name was Nūr-ud-dīn Muhammad Salīm and he was the eldest son of the greatest Mughal emperor, Akbar the great. His mother's name was Mariam-uz-Zamani. He was born on August 31, 1569, in Fatehpur Sikri, India. He was the fourth Mughal emperor and one of the most prominent rulers of the Mughal dynasty. He ruled the Mughal empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Jahangir had a bitter relationship with Akbar as he wanted the throne as soon as possible. He was very impatient and was very hungry for power and therefore he revolted against his father, Akbar in 1599 while Akbar was engaged in the Deccan. But later father and son reconciled and when Akbar was on his death bed confirmed Salim as his successor. The new emperor Salim chose the Persian name Jahāngīr which means the “World Seizer” as his reign name. Apart from focusing on the military campaigns, Jahangir also gave very importance to art. Throughout his 22 years of rule, he expanded the Mughal empire and also had conflicts with the Sikh community. He was an alcoholic and an addict and he paid a huge price for that and on October 28, 1627, he passed away. Jahangir’s mausoleum, Tomb of Jahangir, located at Shahdara, is a major tourist attraction in present-day Lahore. Basic Information Jahangir full name: "Salim Nûr ud-Din Muhammad" Jahangir Date of Birth: September 9, 1569 When did Jahangir died: October 28, 1627 Age (at the ti...

In 1605, the 13-year-old prince refused to leave his grandfather's side as Akbar lay dying, despite the potential threat from his father's rivals for the throne. Jahangir succeeded to the throne, after crushing an uprising led by one of his other sons, Khurram's half-brother. The incident brought Jahangir and Khurram closer; in 1607, the emperor awarded his third son the fiefdom of Hissar-Feroza, which court observers took to mean that 15-year-old Khurram was now the heir apparent. Also in 1607, Prince Khurram was engaged to marry Arjumand Banu Begum, the 14-year-old daughter of a Persian nobleman. Their wedding did not take place until five years later, and Khurram would marry two other women in the meantime, but Arjumand was his true love. She later became known as Mumtaz Mahal - "The Chosen One of the Palace." Khurram dutifully sired a son by each of his other wives, and then neglected them almost entirely. He and Mumtaz Mahal had 14 children, seven of whom survived to adulthood. When descendants of the Lodi Empire rose up on the Deccan Plateau in 1617, Emperor Jahangir sent Prince Khurram to deal with the problem. The prince soon put down the rebellion, so his father granted him the name Shah Jahan, meaning "Glory of the World." Their close relationship broke down, however, over court intrigues by Jahangir's Afghan wife, Nur Jahan, who wanted Shah Jahan's youngest brother to be Jahangir's heir. Emperor Shah Jahan As soon as he took the throne, Shah Jahan ordered his st...