Serious Illness
Shah Jahan becomes seriously ill, triggering uncertainty over the Mughal succession and rivalry among his sons.
Role range: 1628-1658
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Shah Jahan Biography and Timeline
Follow Shah Jahan through 2 dated historical records for India.
Shah Jahan, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1657–1658Years on this page
1657
1658
Confinement After Illness
After recovering from his illness, Shah Jahan is deposed and confined in Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb.
Role range: 1628-1658
Records, sources and methodology
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