Today on 4th Feb 1628 ascended to Throne.
As he became the emperor, ShahJahan eliminated all his foes to make sure the throne had no contenders & thus starting the great Mughal War Of Succession.

(Pic: By Bichitr, Padshahnama, )

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The Mughal Chain of Justice.

Pic 1& 2 depicts Jahangir in a Jharokha, Agra Fort, left side a Golden Chain with bells hanging beside the Red Canopy.


Pic 3 & 4 Shahjahan's throne accession, 1628. The two Sheikhs handling the Chain of Justice.
Src: Padshahnama.

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A painting from depicts Prince facing a maddened war elephant named

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