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The successful conclusion of the long-standing war with Mewar and the signing of the Treaty of Chittor in 1615 are major achievements of Jahangir’s reign. His son, Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan), led the campaign that finally compelled Rana Amar Singh ...

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Kandahar permanently slipped out of the hands of the Mughals during the reign of Shah Jahan. Despite numerous campaigns, the city was finally and conclusively seized by the Safavid Persians in 1649. The subsequent Mughal efforts under Aurangzeb to reclaim ...

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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 ...

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Emperor Jahangir issued the ‘Twelve Ordinances’ (or Dastur-ul-Amal) immediately after his accession in 1605. These ordinances were a set of benevolent regulations aimed at ensuring justice and improving the welfare of his subjects. They covered diverse areas, including the abolition ...