Nur-Ud-Din Muhammad Salim

Place: Fatehpur Sikri

Born: 1569

Death: 1627

Biography:

Nur-ud-Din Muhammad Salim, known by his imperial name Jahangir, was the fourth Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1605 till his death in 1627. He was born in Fatehpur Sikri, India, in 1569, as the third and only surviving son of Emperor Akbar and his chief empress, Mariam-uz-Zamani. His early education was comprehensive, covering various subjects including Persian, premodern Urdu, and military tactics. His reign was marked by a combination of artistic achievement and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of the Mughal Empire's considerable expansion and consolidation. Jahangir's rule is distinguished by his commitment to justice and his interest in the arts, particularly painting and architecture, which flourished during his reign. Despite his achievements, Jahangir's reign had challenges, including revolts led by his sons, which threatened the stability of his rule. His health, deteriorated by a lifetime of opium and alcohol use, led to his death in 1627, precipitating a brief succession crisis before the throne passed to his son, Shah Jahan. Jahangir's legacy, lives on through his contributions to Mughal art and architecture, his memoirs, and the policies he implemented, which continued to influence the empire after his demise.