In the context of the Mughal dynasty, which prince was the first to attempt to gain the title of Emperor while his father was still alive?
Prince Salim (later Emperor Jahangir) was the first Mughal prince to openly rebel and attempt to gain the throne while his father, Akbar, was alive. In 1599, he proclaimed himself emperor in Allahabad. His rebellion was a major stressor for Akbar, highlighting the endemic Mughal tradition of succession conflict. The correct answer is (B) Jahangir.
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Prince Salim (Jahangir) was the first Mughal prince to formally revolt against his reigning father, Akbar. In a blatant challenge to authority, he set up his own parallel court at Allahabad in 1599, issuing farmans and attempting to govern independently. This rebellion was also responsible for the assassination of Akbar’s close advisor, Abul Fazl, in 1602. Although he reconciled with Akbar before the latter’s death, his actions established a dangerous precedent for future Mughal wars of succession.
The correct answer is (B) Jahangir.