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Deposition of Shah Jahan

When
1657
Where
Mughal Empire
Episodes
1

In July 1658, after recovering from illness, Shah Jahan was declared incompetent by his son Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb subsequently imprisoned his father in the Agra Fort, ending Shah Jahan's active rule.

Episodes

  1. September 1657 · Mughal EmpireIllness and Succession Designation

    Shah Jahan fell ill in 1657 and appointed Dara Shikoh as his successor, sparking conflict among his sons.

Background and detail

Succession Designation. In September 1657, the ailing Shah Jahan appointed his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, as his successor. This decision was repudiated by Aurangzeb, who later proclaimed himself emperor in February 1658, creating a direct conflict over the throne.

Imprisonment of Shah Jahan. After Shah Jahan recovered from his illness in July 1658, Aurangzeb declared him incompetent to rule. Aurangzeb then imprisoned his father in the Agra Fort, a confinement that lasted until Shah Jahan's death in January 1666.

People involved

Sources

  1. Shah Jahan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  2. Aurangzeb Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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