India: Emperor Jahangir (20 September 1569 - 8 November 1627) receiving a petition from a fakir or wandering mendicant. Mughal painting, c. 1605-1627. Jahangir was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1605 until his death in 1627. Born as Prince Muhammad Salim, he was the third and eldest surviving son of Mogul Emperor Akbar. Akbar's twin sons, Hasan and Hussain, died in infancy. His mother was the Rajput Princess of Amber, Jodhabai.

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