Arrest of Jahan
Aurangzeb, son of Shah Jahan, overthrew his father and locked him up in the Jasmine tower
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1659 in India
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Arrest of Shah Jahan
With his succession secured, Aurangzeb keeps Shah Jahan under house arrest at the Red Fort in Agra. Aurangzeb, son of Shah Jahan, overthrew his father and locked him up in the Jasmine tower
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Battle of Pratapgarh
Shivaji defeats the Bijapur general Afzal Khan near Pratapgarh, greatly increasing Maratha prestige and territorial momentum.
Coronation
Aurangzeb arranges a formal coronation and has Dara openly marched in chains back to Delhi; when Dara finally arrived, he has his brother executed
Execution
Aurangzeb arranges a formal coronation and has Dara openly marched in chains back to Delhi; when Dara finally arrived, he has his brother executed
Execution
Aurangzeb arranges a formal coronation and has Dara openly marched in chains back to Delhi; when Dara finally arrived, he has his brother executed
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