Prince Selim: the future Jahangir and the fourth Mughal Emperor of India was born

Mughal Emperor Jahangir

On this day, August 31, 1569, Jahangir originally Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim was born in Fatehpur Sikri (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Since all the first children of Akbar had passed away in childhood. As a result, Akbar became worried about the future of his kingdom. An infant boy named Noor-ud-din Muhammad Salim was born after Akbar and his wife Mariam-uz-Zamani (Jodha Bai) visited various holy places to pray for the birth of their first child. He was named Salim Chishti in honor of the Sufi saint who had earlier blessed Akbar.

When he was a young prince, Jahangir opposed his father for several reasons and in 1599, he rebelled against Akbar for the throne. However, both father and son are eventually reunited. On October 27, 1605, as he lay dying, Akbar appointed Jahangir as his successor. At the age of 36, Jahangir ascended the throne of the Mughal Empire. This choice did not appeal to many officers and ministers, who believed that Jahangir was unfit for the post due to his alcohol addiction.

Jahangir's own son Khusrau Mirza also rose up against his father and declared himself the rightful heir to the throne. But when Akbar died and was appointed the new emperor, Khusro Mirza rebelled and decided to wage war against Jahangir. Khusro Mirza was victorious in the battle of Bhairowal thanks to his father. The armies of Mirza and Jahangir were brought to Delhi. Despite being the emperor's son, Khusro Mirza was killed on January 26, 1622 by his brother Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan), who was considered Jahangir's favorite child.

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