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Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 7 · History & Civics
Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb revision notes for ICSE Class 7 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Jahangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.
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Jahangir
- Prince Salim ascended the throne in 1605 after the death of Akbar and became Jahangir.
- He continued the policies of his father and maintained friendly relations with the Rajputs.
- Jahangir was a learned ruler and had interest in fine arts.
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Shah Jahan
- Prince Khurram became emperor in 1628 after defeating his brothers and assumed the title Shah Jahan.
- His reign is known for the splendour of architecture.
- Shah Jahan defeated Raja Jujhar Singh of Bundelkhand in 1627; Jujhar Singh revolted again in 1635 and was killed.
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Aurangzeb
- Aurangzeb was the son of Shah Jahan and the Subedar of Deccan under Shah Jahan.
- He won the war of succession in 1658 and took the title Alamgir.
- He ruled for fifty years.
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Later Mughal Rulers and Decline
- There was no law of succession among the Mughals, so wars of succession happened whenever a ruler died.
- After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, Muazzam won the succession struggle and took the title Bahadur Shah.
- After Bahadur Shah, Jahandar Shah became ruler.
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