Khusrau, Prince

Khusrau, Prince The eldest son of Jahangir (Salim), he staked his claim

for the throne against his father after the death of Akbar (1605). Despite the

support given to him by his maternal uncle, Man Singh of Amber, he was not

successful against his father who defeated him but pardoned him later.

During Jahangir’s reign also he made anumber of unsuccessful attempts to

capture the throne, and was finally handed over to the custody of his younger

brother, Khurram (Shah Jahan), who is said to have caused his death.