Dara Shikoh
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Dara Shikoh
Summary
Dara Shikoh is a human[1]. Born in Ajmer[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1615[3]. He passed away in Delhi[4]. He died on August 30, 1659[5]. He worked as a calligrapher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (657 views/month, #6,644 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Ajmer[2], Dara Shikoh…
- Dara Shikoh passed away in Delhi[4].
- Dara Shikoh was born on March 20, 1615[3].
- Dara Shikoh was born on January 1, 1615[9].
- Dara Shikoh died on August 30, 1659[5].
- Dara Shikoh died on 1659[10].
- Burial took place at Humayun's Tomb[11].
- Dara Shikoh's father was Shah Jahan[12].
- Dara Shikoh's mother was Mumtaz Mahal[13].
- Dara Shikoh was married to Nadira Banu Begum[14].
- A child of Dara Shikoh was Sipihr Shikoh[15].
- A child of Dara Shikoh was Jahanzeb Banu Begum[16].
- A child of Dara Shikoh was Sulaiman Shikoh[17].
- A child of Dara Shikoh was Mumtaz Shikoh[18].
- Dara Shikoh's professions included calligrapher[6].
- Dara Shikoh's professions included writer[7].
- Dara Shikoh's religion is recorded as Islam[19].
- Dara Shikoh's religion is recorded as Sunni Islam[20].
- Dara Shikoh is recorded as male[21].
- Dara Shikoh's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Dara Shikoh's family is recorded as Timurid Empire[23].
- Dara Shikoh's family is recorded as Mughal dynasty[24].
- Dara Shikoh's noble title is recorded as prince[25].
- Dara Shikoh's Commons category is recorded as Dara Shikoh[26].
- Dara Shikoh's given name is recorded as Dara[27].
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Origins and Family
Dara Shikoh's place of birth was Ajmer[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 20, 1615[3] and January 1, 1615[9]. His father was Shah Jahan[12]. His mother was Mumtaz Mahal[13].
Education
Studied under Sarmad Kashani[28], a poet[29], 1590–1661[30] and ʿAbd al-Rashid Daylami[31], a calligrapher[32], of Safavid Iran[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include calligrapher[6] and writer[7].
Personal Life
Among Dara Shikoh's spouses was Nadira Banu Begum[14]. Children include Sipihr Shikoh[15], 1644–1708[34]; Jahanzeb Banu Begum[16], 1649–1705[35]; Sulaiman Shikoh[17], 1635–1662[36]; and Mumtaz Shikoh[18], 1643–1647[37]. Religious affiliations include Islam[19], a major religious group[38], founded in 0631[39] and Sunni Islam[20], an Islamic denomination[40], founded in 0601[41].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 30, 1659[5] and 1659[10]. Dara Shikoh passed away in Delhi[4]. He is buried at Humayun's Tomb[11].
Why It Matters
Dara Shikoh ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (657 views/month, #6,644 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include Majma-ul-Bahrain[44], a written work[45], in India[46].
FAQs
Where was Dara Shikoh born?
Dara Shikoh was born in Ajmer[2].
Where did Dara Shikoh die?
Dara Shikoh died in Delhi[4].
Who were Dara Shikoh's parents?
Dara Shikoh's father was Shah Jahan[12]. Dara Shikoh's mother was Mumtaz Mahal[13].
Who was Dara Shikoh married to?
Dara Shikoh's spouses include Nadira Banu Begum[14].