The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c27.692

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Shāh Jahān, formerly Khurram (*q.v.*), receives title, 165; repels attacks by Malik 'Ambar in Deccan, 168, 261; makes terms, 169, 262; his jealousy of Nūr Jahān, 170; rebels and defeated at Balochpur, 171; his temporary success in Bengal and Bihār, 172; completely defeated seeks pardon, 173; again marches north, 176; repelled in Sind returns to Deccan, 177; proclaimed emperor, 183; his early problems, 184; his plans for Deccan, 185-6; his grievances against Portuguese, 191, 217; forbids new Hindu temples, 192, 217; at Lahore, 194; in Shāh Jahān (*continued*) Bundelkhand, 195; settles terms of allegiance with Bījāpur and Golconda, 196–7, 267; his embassies to Persia, 199; constructs canals, 201; aims at conquest of Transoxiana, 202; captures Balkh, 203; founds new city, 205, 555; projects for conquest of Deccan, failing health, 209; his serious illness, 211; shut up in Āgra fort by Aurangzīb, 214; his lineage and habits, 215; described by Roe, his treatment of Afghāns, 216; his religious views, treatment of Hindus and Christians, 217; his administration, 218; his diplomacy and artistic tastes, 219; a portrait of, 219 n. 1; his tastes in architecture and literature, 220, 553; sends funds to Dārā, 223; in captivity, 232; death, 233; his arrogance to rulers in Deccan, 266; his land revenue system, 467–8; his buildings at Lahore, 560