Dara Shikoh

Muhammad Dara Shukoh Historical Figure Nationality: India(Mughal Empire) Year of Birth: March 20th, 1615 Year of Death: August 30th, 1659 Cause of Death: Assassination Religion: Sunni Islam Occupation: Crown Prince of the Mughal Empire Parents: Shah Jahan Mumtaz Mahal Spouse: Nadira Banu Begum Children: Sulaiman Shikoh Mumtaz Shikoh Sipihr Shikoh Jahanzeb Banu Begum Relatives: Jahanara Begum (sister) Aurangzeb Fictional Appearances: 1632 series POD: May, 1631 Appearance(s): 1636: Mission to the Mughals Type of Appearance: Direct Occupation: Mughal Emperor Children: Suleiman Affiliations: Timurid dynasty Dara Shukoh, also known as Dara Shikoh, was the eldest son of the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. He was favored by both his father and sister Jahanara as the next emperor; however, Dara eventually lost to and was executed by his younger brother Prince Muhiuddin - the future emperor Aurangzeb. Dara Shikoh in 1632 Note: In the 1632-verse, his name is given as Dara Shikoh. Dara Shikoh was contacted by Salim, a fellow student of Mian Mir, after the latter returned from Grantville.