Battle of Agra
Jahandar Shah is defeated in battle at Agra by Farrukhsiyar, his nephew the second son of Azim-ush-shan, with the support of the Saiyid Brothers
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1713 in India
Explore 18 historical events and records for India in 1713.
Historical records for India in 1713
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January
Battle of Agra
Jahandar Shah is defeated in battle at Agra by Farrukhsiyar, his nephew the second son of Azim-ush-shan, with the support of the Saiyid Brothers
Battle of Samugarh
Jahandar Shah is defeated at Samugarh near Agra, the Saiyad brothers, who were the king-makers of that era, place Farukhsiyar on the throne as nominal emperor
Succession
Jahandar Shah is defeated in battle at Agra by Farrukhsiyar, his nephew the second son of Azim-ush-shan, with the support of the Saiyid Brothers
Succession
Jahandar Shah is defeated at Samugarh near Agra, the Saiyad brothers, who were the king-makers of that era, place Farukhsiyar on the throne as nominal emperor
February
Assassination of Jahandar Shah
Professional stranglers murder Jahandar Shah in prison
Assassination of Jahandar Shah
Professional stranglers murder Jahandar Shah in prison
Death of Jahandar Shah
Death of Jahandar Shah, assassinated
June
Succession
Succeeds as Shah Of India. Farrukhsiyars reign marks the ascendancy of the Saiyid brothers who monopolize state power and reduce the Emperor to an effective figurehead
Other events (month unknown)
Appointment as Peshwa
Shahu appoints Balaji Vishwanath as Peshwa, beginning the political rise of the Bhat family within the Maratha state.
Arrest of Jahandar Shah and Lal Kunwar
Jahandar Shah flees to Delhi, from where he is captured and handed over to the new Emperor, who confines him along with Lal Kunwar
Arrest of Jahandar Shah and Lal Kunwar
Jahandar Shah flees to Delhi, from where he is captured and handed over to the new Emperor, who confines him along with Lal Kunwar
Arrest of Lal Kunwar
Jahandar Shah flees to Delhi, from where he is captured and handed over to the new Emperor, who confines him along with Lal Kunwar
Battle near Agra
Farrukhsiyar's supporters defeat Jahandar Shah's forces near Agra, opening the way to the Mughal throne.
Battle near Agra
Jahandar Shah is defeated near Agra by forces supporting Farrukhsiyar and is later captured.
Commander in Chief
Husain Ali Khan becomes Mir Bakshi and a leading military power alongside his brother Abdullah Khan.
Succession
Jahandar Shah flees to Delhi, from where he is captured and handed over to the new Emperor, who confines him along with Lal Kunwar
Wazir
Abdullah Khan becomes Wazir, while his brother Husain Ali Khan serves as the empire's senior military commander.
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