Jehangir

(1605 - 1627)

•Jehangir succeeded his father Akbar in 1605.

•Opposite of his father

–Poor monarch and warrior but good at maintaining

 the status quo.

•He continued many of Akbar’s policies.

–Freedom of worship.

–Fair treatment of Hindus.

–Continued friendship and alliance with Rajputs.

–Allowed foreigners like the Portuguese and English

into India for trade.

•Jehangir married Nur Jahan.  She became the

 real ruler of the empire until the death of her

husband.