Battle of Samgarh
The Mogul emperor Aurangzeb imprisons his father the Shah, after winning a Battle at Samgarh
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1658 in India
Explore 15 historical events and records for India in 1658.
Historical records for India in 1658
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June
Battle of Samgarh
In India Aurangzeb proclaims himself emperor of the Moghuls, after victory at Samgarh
Succession
In India Aurangzeb proclaims himself emperor of the Moghuls, after victory at Samgarh
July
Coronation
Crowns himself Emperor with the title "Conqueror of the World"
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Shah Jahan
Imprisons his brother Shah Jahan at Agra
Confinement After Illness
After recovering from his illness, Shah Jahan is deposed and confined in Agra Fort by his son Aurangzeb.
Execution
Aurangzeb has Murad arrested after intoxicating him and later executes him, Murads former supporters, instead of fighting for Murad, defect to Aurangzeb
Friday Mosque
The Jami Masjid (Friday Mosque) is completed in Delhi
Rule of Hindustan
Aurangzeb rules Hindustan for 48 years, expands the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent, encompassing all but the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent
Succession
Aurangzeb rules Hindustan for 48 years, expands the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent, encompassing all but the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. Allows Daras son Sulaiman to escape via the Himalayan foothills and join his father in Punjab, Aurangzeb offers Shuja the governorship of Bengal isolating Dara and causing more troops to defect to Aurangzeb
Succession
Dara gathers his forces, and moves to the Punjab, the army sent against Shuja is trapped in the east, its generals Jai Singh I and Diler Khan, submitted to Aurangzeb.
Succession
Ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1658 until his death, the sixth Mughal ruler after Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. Last of the Mughal Emperors, and takes the title of Alamgir.
Succession
Shuja battles his brother, but his forces suffered a series of defeats at Aurangzeb's hands, Shuja goes into exile in Arakan, Myanmar where he disappears, and is presumed to be dead.
Succession
With Shuja and Murad disposed of, and with his father Shah Jahan confined in Agra, Aurangzeb pursues Dara, chasing him across the northwest bounds of the empire, Dara is betrayed by one of his generals. Succeeds as Shah of India after killing his brothers.
Succession
With Shuja and Murad disposed of, and with his father Shah Jahan confined in Agra, Aurangzeb pursues Dara, chasing him across the northwest bounds of the empire, Dara is betrayed by one of his generals
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