Abu'l-Hasan Asaf Khan
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Abu'l-Hasan entitled by the Mughal emperor Jahangir as Asaf Khan, was the Grand Vizier of the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He previously served as the vakil of Jahangir. Asaf Khan is perhaps best known for being the father of Arjumand Banu Begum, the chief consort of Shah Jahan and the older brother of Empress Nur Jahan, the chief consort of Jahangir.
Portrait of Asaf Khan
Asif Khan presents offerings
Asaf Khan with Shah Jahan and his sons
Tomb of Asif Khan in Lahore
Jahangir
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Nur-ud-Din Muhammad Salim, known by his imperial name Jahangir, was the fourth Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1605 till his death in 1627.
Portrait by Abu al-Hasan, c. 1617
Image: Persian 47 Wellcome L0050349
Portrait of Empress Mariam-uz-Zamani, giving birth to prince Salim in Fatehpur Sikri, painted by Bishandas.
Young Prince Salim and his wife Jagat Gosain, both holding Bulbuls c.17th century