Jahangir
Americannoun
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They often serve a primarily narrative role, portraying the central figures and giving a flavor of life at the court, such as a rare depiction of Jahangir embracing his wife Nur Jahan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
This period of relative stability from 1556 to 1658 coincided with the reigns of three consecutive emperors: Akbar, his son Jahangir and his grandson Shah Jahan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Her refusal to yield has led to comparisons with Pakistan's late leading human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir, which Mazari said is "a huge honour and a privilege".
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Announcing the charges, Mr Jahangir said that the couple had been under surveillance by provincial intelligence agencies and were "subsequently arrested as part of a coordinated intelligence operation".
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
Instead, he immerses himself in the guidebook, studying the history of Mughal architecture, learning the succession of emperors’ names: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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