Salim(Jahangir),son of Akbar came to the throne after Akbar'death in 1605.he is known for his strict administratorsof justice.He established Zanjir-i-Adal(i.e chain of justice) at agra fort for the seeker of Royal justice.In 1611,Jahangir married Mihar-un-nisa,widow of Sher afghan,a Persian nobleman of Bengal.Lateron She was given the title Nurjahan.Nurjahan exercised tremendous influences over the state affairs.She was made the official Padshah Begum.Jahangir issued the coin jointly in Nurjahan's name and his own.Jahangir also married Manmati of Marwar and a Kachwaha Princess.In 1608, Captain William Hawkins,a representative of East India Company came to Jahangir's court.His reign was marked by several revolts.His son Khusrau,who recieved patronage of 5th sikh guru Arjun Dev,revolted against Jahangir.Arjun Dev,was later sentenced to death for his blessing to the rebel prince. During his last period,Khurram(Shanjahan),son of Jahangir and Mahavat khan,military general of Jahangir also revolted.He was buried in Lahore.
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