Execution of Dara Shikoh(1659)

Aurangzeb orders execution of Crown Prince Dara Shikoh on charges of apostasy in Delhi, 1659.

Execution of Dara Shikoh

Participants

Aurangzeb
Instigating Emperor (ordered execution)
Dara Shikoh
Executed Prince / Martyr

Theatres

  • Delhi

    Site of Execution (Delhi)

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execution, 1659, Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb, apostasy, Delhi, War of Succession, martyr

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