Mughal Rulers have ruled India for a long period of time. Jahangir was the fourth Mughal Emperor who ruled the nation from 1605 to 1627 for the period of 22 years. He was one of the strongest Mughal emperor and an excellent ruler. He was born on 31 August 1569 and was the son of Akbar.

1. His original name was Mirza Nur -ud-din Being Mohammad Khan Salim and was also known as Prince Salim.

2. Jahangir was the eldest son of Akbar and was very well trained to rule the kingdom after Akbar.

3. Jahangir killed Sikh Guru Arjan dev as he had aided the Khusro (Jahangir's son ) rebellion.

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 4. Prince Salim ( Jahangir ) is also said to have a love affair with the courtesan Anarkali.  It is believed that Anarkali became the reason of fight between Jahangir and his father Akbar.

5. The establishment of the chain of justice in the Agra fort was a good move of emperor due to which anybody can approach to reach emperor for justice,

6. Monument Itimad-ud-daulah was constructed in Jahangir's Era. It is also known as baby Taj as it often regarded as the draft of Tajmahal.

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7. As an attempt to reproduce the beauty of Kashmir he had built the popular Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar.