Serious Illness
Shah Jahan becomes seriously ill, triggering uncertainty over the Mughal succession and rivalry among his sons.
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1657 in India
Explore 3 historical events and records for India in 1657.
Historical records for India in 1657
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Execution
Jahans son Aurangzeb led a rebellion when Jahan became ill in and publicly executes his brother and the heir apparent Dara Shikoh
Rebellion of Jahans son Aurangzeb
Jahans son Aurangzeb led a rebellion when Jahan became ill in and publicly executes his brother and the heir apparent Dara Shikoh
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