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Question
Why was the title of ‘Shah Jahan’ conferred on Prince Khurram by Jahangir?
Solution
Prince Khurram was got married to the daughter of Asaf Khan, who was appointed Khan-i-Saman under the emperor Jahangir’s rule. Asaf Khan was also the brother to Begum Nur Mahal (Nur Jahan) who was the wife of Jahangir. Keeping all these things in mind, the title of ‘Shah Jahan' was conferred on Prince Khurram.
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