Shah Jahan becomes Mogul Emperor of India

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Shah Jahan becomes Mogul Emperor of India, ruling until 1658, when illness sets his sons disputing for the throne. The third son, Aurangzeb, is victorious, and despite his father's recovery, Jahan is kept under house arrest in Agra for the remainder of his life.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Shah Jahan becomes Mogul Emperor of India". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15991, accessed 05 May 2024.]

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