Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Shah Jahan. When Shah Jahan grew old, he too had to witness the painful drama of a war among his sons. The other sons of Shah Jahan were Shuja, Aurangzeb and Murad. Dara Shikoh was born in 1615 and got his first mansab (12000 Zat and 6000 Sawar) in 1633. Shahjahan … [Read more...] about Information on Dara Shikoh (Eldest son of Shah Jahan)
History of Mughal Empire
Brief History of Muhammad Sultan (Mughal Prince)
Sultan Muhammad was the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was born in 1639. During his youth, he remained the favorite son of his father. In his war against the Qutbshah, Aurangzeb had sent Muhammad Sultan at the head of the advance party and in order to secure submission of the Qutbshah … [Read more...] about Brief History of Muhammad Sultan (Mughal Prince)
6 Reasons Why the Mughal Empire Declined in India
Decline of Mughal Empire Introduction: Towards the end of Aurangzeb’s reign the Mughal empire began to show signs of weakness. Revolts took place here and there. And after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 the process of decline set afoot. The top 6 reasons for the decline and downfall of Mughal Empire … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why the Mughal Empire Declined in India
Early Life of Babur (Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur)
Early Life of Babur Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur, the ruler of Kabul and Qandahar was one of the greatest men of medieval Asia. He was born on 14th February, 1483 and his father Umar Shaikh Mirza-II was the ruler of Farghana. Babur’s father was a Timurid prince while his mother was a descendant of … [Read more...] about Early Life of Babur (Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur)
Brief History of Mughal Prince Shah Shuja (brother of Aurangzeb)
Shah Shuja Shah Shuja was the Mughal prince and brother of Aurangzeb. He was the son of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. He was born in 1616 at Ajmer. He was a special favorite of Jahangir just as Shah Jahan had been of Akbar. Shuja was a man of mild disposition, keen intelligence and urbane and … [Read more...] about Brief History of Mughal Prince Shah Shuja (brother of Aurangzeb)