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Questions about Jagat Gosain

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Jagat Gosain born and what was her family background?

Jagat Gosain entered the world on the 13th of May 1573 within the Rathore clan of Marwar. Her father was Raja Udai Singh who governed a region that would become present-day Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

Who married Jagat Gosain and when did their union take place?

Prince Salim later known as Emperor Jahangir married Jagat Gosain on the 11th of January 1586. The marriage settlement was fixed at seventy-five lakhs tankas and the ceremony featured both Hindu fire ceremonies and Muslim proprieties.

Which child of Jagat Gosain eventually became emperor Shah Jahan?

Jagat Gosain delivered her third son Khurram meaning joyous on the 5th of January 1592. This prince succeeded his father Jahangir as emperor Shah Jahan and remained devoted to his mother throughout their lives together.

What happened to the tomb originally built for Jagat Gosain in Agra?

Her tomb was originally buried in Dehra Bagh near Noor Manzil now known as Arjun Nagar in Agra. Gunpowder destroyed the entire structure in 1832 for its stone and brick materials needed by British forces.

Why did Jagat Gosain lose favor with Emperor Jahangir during her lifetime?

Historical accounts suggest she lost her husband's favor quite early in their marriage according to Findly. S. S. Gupta argues she remained the favorite wife until Nur Jahan arrived in the imperial harem in 1611.