Mirza Muhammad Murad Bakhsh was a Mughal prince and the youngest surviving son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal. He was the Subahdar of Balkh, until he was replaced by his elder b
Genealogical seal of Murad Bakhsh, 1068 A.H.
Prince Murad Bakhsh in his 30s c. 1655
Coin of Mirza Murad Bakhsh
Portrait of Mirza Murad Bakhsh by Balchand.
Dara Shikoh, also transliterated as Dara Shukoh, was the eldest son and heir-apparent of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Dara was designated with the title Padshahzada-i-Buzurg Martaba and was favoured
Young Prince Dara Shikoh, aged 4-5, with his father Shah Jahan by Nanha c.1620
The marriage of Dara Shikoh and Nadira Begum, c.1875–90
Wedding procession of Dara Shikoh, with Shah Shuja and Aurangzeb behind him. Royal Collection Trust, London.
The failed Mughal Siege of Kandahar in 1653, led by Dara Shikoh. Attributed to Payag. Mughal, mid-17th century. Padshahnama.