25 June 1659Arrest of JahanJahan
Aurangzeb, son of Shah Jahan, overthrew his father and locked him up in the Jasmine tower
Historical records for India in 1659, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Aurangzeb, son of Shah Jahan, overthrew his father and locked him up in the Jasmine tower
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
Shivaji defeats the Bijapur general Afzal Khan near Pratapgarh, greatly increasing Maratha prestige and territorial momentum.
Aurangzeb arranges a formal coronation and has Dara openly marched in chains back to Delhi; when Dara finally arrived, he has his brother executed
Aurangzeb arranges a formal coronation and has Dara openly marched in chains back to Delhi; when Dara finally arrived, he has his brother executed
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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