Kösem Sultan vs Shah Jahan
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Compare the life timelines of Kösem Sultan (1589–1651) and Shah Jahan (1592–1666) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 59 years, from 1592 to 1651.
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Kösem Sultan (1589–1651)
- — Born, probably of Greek origin Verified
- — Entered the imperial harem in Constantinople Verified
- — Became favorite consort (haseki sultan) of Ahmed I Verified
- — Retired to the Old Palace after the death of Ahmed I Verified
- — Became valide sultan and regent for her son Murad IV Verified
- — Served as valide sultan during the reign of her son Ibrahim Verified
- — Became regent for her grandson Mehmed IV Verified
- — Assassinated in Topkapi Palace Verified
Shah Jahan (1592–1666)
- — Born Prince Khurram in Lahore Verified
- — Married Arjumand Banu Begum (Mumtaz Mahal) Verified
- — Led successful Mughal campaigns in the Deccan as Prince Khurram Verified
- — Rebelled unsuccessfully against his father Jahangir Verified
- — Ascended the Mughal throne as Emperor Shah Jahan Verified
- — Death of Mumtaz Mahal Verified
- — Commissioned the Taj Mahal at Agra Verified
- — Founded the new capital of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) Verified
- — Deposed by his son Aurangzeb and confined in Agra Fort Verified
- — Died in captivity at Agra Fort Verified