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1647 in India

Explore 5 historical events and records for India in 1647.

Historical records for India in 1647

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Commander in Chief

Alamgir ยท Balkh ยท Commander in Chief ยท House / House of Mogul

Appointed Commander in Chief in Balkh & Badakhstan

Governor

Alamgir ยท Badakhshan ยท Governor of Badakhshan ยท Government / Government of India

Aurangzeb is appointed to command Mughal operations in Badakhshan.

Governor

Alamgir ยท Balkh ยท Governor of Balkh ยท Government / Government of India

Aurangzeb takes responsibility for Mughal operations around Balkh during the Central Asian campaign.

Rule of Badakhshan

Aurangzeb ยท Badakhshan ยท House / House of Mogul

Shah Jahan makes Aurangzeb governor of Balkh and Badakhshan (near modern Turkmenistan and Afghanistan), replacing Aurangzebs ineffective brother Murad Baksh

Rule of Balkh

Aurangzeb ยท Balkh ยท House / House of Mogul

Shah Jahan makes Aurangzeb governor of Balkh and Badakhshan (near modern Turkmenistan and Afghanistan), replacing Aurangzebs ineffective brother Murad Baksh

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