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unusual facts about Prince Salim



Anarkali Bazaar

The market derives its name from a nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a slave girl named Anārkalī, buried alive by order of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for having an illicit relationship with the Emperor's son, Prince Salīm, later to become Emperor Jahāngīr.


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Sher Afghan Quli Khan

As the story progresses, in March 1611, during the New Year day’s (Nauroz) celebrations, Prince Salim happened to see Mehrunissa at Meena Bazar (Agra) and immediately fell in love with her.