1 History & Culture · 1.3.9 Mughal empire: rulers

1.3.9.6 Jahangir and Shah Jahan: Nur Jahan to the war of succession

Jahangir (1605-27) ruled under the strong influence of Nur Jahan, and Shah Jahan (1628-58) built the empire's greatest monuments before losing the throne to Aurangzeb in a war of succession.

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  • Jahangir
  • Nur Jahan
  • Khusrau
  • Guru Arjan
  • Thomas Roe
  • Shah Jahan
  • Taj Mahal
  • Samugarh
  • Dara Shukoh

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