Sher Afghan Khan
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Ali Quli Istajlu, commonly known as Sherafghan Khan, initially served as the safarchi of Safavids, and later became a Mughal courtier, becoming the jagirdar of Burdwan in West Bengal. He was also the
Tomb of Sher Afghan Khan and Qutbuddin in Bahram Saqqa mosque complex
Nur Jahan
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Nur Jahan, born Mehr-un-Nissa, was the twentieth wife and chief consort of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.
Sher Afghan Khan
…of Safavids, and later became a Mughal courtier, becoming the jagirdar of Burdwan in West Bengal (1605–1607). He was also the first husband of Nur Jahan (Mehrunissa), who later married Jahangir after Ali Quli Khan's death and became Empress of India and the power behind the emperor. He was given the…
Idealised portrait of the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan c. 1725-1750
A noble lady, Mughal dynasty, India. 17th century, most likely Nur Jahan
Nur Jahan holding a portrait of Jahangir by Bishandas c.1627
First Meeting of Nur Mahal and Prince Salim