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	The Reign of Jahangir, 1605-1627
		Jahangir lived under the spell of personalities that were more colorful than his own; the most influential of these personalities was the beautiful Nur Jahan whom he married in 1611.
		Jahangir's love of flowers and animals is reflected in the numerous miniatures painted by artists who shared their master's keen eye for the beauties of wild nature.
		Jahangir was not particularly interested in architecture, but one of the buildings that dates from his reign ranks among the finest achievements of the Mughal spirit.
	www.islamicart.com /library/empires/india/jahangir.html (988 words)

	UNHCR - Pakistan: Remarks by Asma Jahangir, 6 September 2002
		Jahangir stated that many mistakes have occurred as a result of the automated system, for example, three people in her office returned their NICs because either their date of birth or their last names were wrong on their cards.
		Jahangir explained that when a Muslim leader issues a fatwa against an individual, his followers may give statements to the press to publicize the fatwa and, in some instances, posters will be distributed declaring the fatwa.
		Jahangir stated that "it has become ridiculously common" for leaders of local and smaller mosques to issue fatwas against people in their own communities, and the "seriousness of this must not be undervalued." Many of those issuing the fatwas do so due to vested interests and are militants.
	www.unhcr.org /home/RSDCOI/3f7d4deba.html (1266 words)

	Jahangir - LoveToKnow 1911
		JAHANGIR, or Jehangir (1569-1627), Mogul emperor of Delhi, succeeded his father Akbar the Great in 1605.
		It was in his reign that Sir Thomas Roe came as ambassador of James I., on behalf of the English company.
		The tomb of Jahangir is situated in the _gardens of Shandera on the outskirts of Lahore.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Jahangir (80 words)

	The Incredible Khans, Part Three, SquashTalk
		Jahangir's key to success was no secret; he was simply the fittest man in the game and would simply wear his opponents out.
		Jahangir simply kept cracking the ball into the back corners and could keep up that furious pace until his opponents were reduced to a pool of sweat on the wooden floor.
		Jahangir crashed the North America hardball circuit in 1983 and beat the then American Hardball king, Mark Talbott, in 10 of 11 meetings between 1983 and 86.
	www.squashtalk.com /pakistan/khanstory3.htm (1110 words)

	Jahangir - Encyclopedia.com
		Jahangir or Jehangir, 1569-1627, Mughal emperor of India (1605-27), son of Akbar.
		Meanwhile, Sonia wife of Kala Jahangir and Shafiq a bodyguard, arrested from...
		The Independent on Sunday; 10/27/2002; 73 words; Squash legend Jahangir Khan was installed yesterday as president of the sport's world governing body at their annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur...
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Jahangir.html (1063 words)

	Jahangir Khan's back!
		Jahangir was sitting at the side of the court in quiet conversation when spontaneous applause and cheers built to a crescendo and stayed there for several minutes.
		Now Jahangir works for the Pakistan national airline PIA and has moved into the top level post of General Manager Sport which became vacant on the tragic death of Hassan Musa.
		Jahangir himself has been with PIA for 22 years having started with them as a 13 year old.
	www.squashplayer.co.uk /magazine/jahangirs%20back.htm (1044 words)

	Jahangir Khan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jahangir entered to a standing ovation, Bloefeld continued with a brief homily and Hashim Khan was asked to present the special trophy to Jahangir.
		Jahangir qualified and in the first round met the impressive Swede Lars Kvant, who was then ranked in the top five in the world and had beaten everyone to win an event in Sydney the week before.
		Jahangir winning was not news, but now the news that the player who was never beaten had fallen to New Zealand's Ross Norman in the World Open final in Toulouse found its way onto every sports desk in the world and made many main news bulletins, let alone sports bulletins.
	www.squashpics.com /pastplayers/jahangir_khan.htm (2051 words)

	Jahangir
		Jahangir was born on 9 September 1569 at Fatehpur Sikri.
		Jahangir openly rebelled against his father at first, but was evenutally reconciled; and on Akbar's death in November 1605, he assumed the throne.
		In 1611, Jahangir met, wooed, and married Mehrunissa, the young widow of a Mughal officer.
	www.afghanchamberofcommerce.com /history/jahangir.htm (500 words)

	The World Conqueror : Jahangir by Neria Harish Hebbar, MD
		Jahangir explained that a king should consider no man his relation and sovereignty did not regard the relation between father and son.
		Jahangir, in a controversy with its leader, was responsible for the death of Sikh Guru Arjan Singh (who died in Mughal prison) and this would have lasting consequences for future Mughal emperors.
		Jahangir, the laid back emperor died in 1627 from alcohol abuse and Prince Khurram—Shah Jahan’s reign as the emperor began.
	www.boloji.com /history/012.htm (959 words)

	Birds and Animals in Indian Art - The Mughal Artist as a Naturalist
		Jahangir was also a naturalist of the first order, with a strong curiosity for facts.
		Jahangir's keen eye observed the intriguing correspondence between the pattern of stripes of the zebra and the tiger.
		Jahangir's most valuable contribution to the knowledge of zoology was a portrait of the Mauritian bird, the dodo (Raphus cucullatus).
	www.exoticindiaart.com /article/nature (1571 words)

	Mughal Miniature Painting - An Alternative Source of History
		Jahangir has been rendered larger in stature and is shown embracing the Persian emperor in an almost condescending manner.
		It seems, Jahangir was conscious of the fact that over a period of time many of the creatures and things would perish and, unless their likeliness was recorded in all exactness, posterity would have no idea of this erstwhile beautiful world.
		Jahangir's art, thus, presents the most authentic, and as much beautiful, natural history and to scholars studying birds and animals it is yet the most reliable data of the animal world of those days.
	www.exoticindiaart.com /article/mughal (4599 words)

	1995 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Public Service - Asma Jahangir
		Jahangir was only eighteen years old when she stepped into the limelight to challenge her father's arrest by Pakistan's martial law government.
		Jahangir's law firm advises and defends such women and pleads forcefully against laws that jeopardize females; meanwhile, its free legal aid center provides reader-friendly pamphlets and a team of paralegal assistants to educate women about their current rights and legal options.
		In electing Asma Jahangir to receive the 1995 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service, the board of trustees recognizes her challenging Pakistan to embrace and uphold the principles of religious tolerance, gender equality, and equal protection under the law.
	www.rmaf.org.ph /Awardees/Citation/CitationJahangirAsm.htm (613 words)

	Manas: History and Politics, Jehangir
		Jahangir openly rebelled against his father at first, but was evenutally reconciled; and on Akbar's death in November 1605, he assumed the throne.
		In 1611, Jahangir met, wooed, and married Mehrunissa, the young widow of a Mughal officer.
		Jahangir's most irksome foe was the Rana of Mewar, Amar Singh, who finally capitulated in 1613 to Khurram's forces.
	www.sscnet.ucla.edu /southasia/History/Mughals/Jehang.html (530 words)

	Jahangir Mamatov, biography
		The founder of the Congress of the Democratic Uzbekistan Jahangir Mamatov is a well-known politician, linguist, writer, and journalist.
		Jahangir Mamatov organized an investigative group in the parliament regarding the tragic incidents in Bekobod, Boka, Parkent and revealed that those incidents were masterminded by the Uzbek government.
		Jahangir Mamatov was elected as the Chairman of the Congress of Democratic Uzbekistan on
	www.uzbekcongress.org /congress/jm_biography_english.html (1751 words)

	Get Pakistan.Com: Jahangir Khan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jahangir's 10 consecutive British Open titles and a five-year unbeaten run stretching to over 800 matches were the highlights of the WSF vice-president's career, which was relived before Jahangir himself appeared to be presented with his award.
		Jahangir stormed the world scene by capturing the 1979 world amateur title in Melbourne, as a fifteen year old school boy.
		Unseeded Jahangir went through the qualifyin grounds to go on top and fulfilled national aspiration wehen he dethroned Asutrlia’s all time great Geoff Hunt in the epic Totonto final of the fifth World open Championship, held in November 1981.
	www.getpakistan.com /home/Celebrity/Jahangir.htm (675 words)

	Jahangir - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
		Jahangir Ji Jahangir (August 31, 1569 to october 28, 1627) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire and India from 1605 until 1627.
		Jahangir married his twentieth and last wife, the extremely beautiful and intelligent Mehr-un-Nisa, in May 1611.
		Jahangir (1605-27) -- Shah Jahan (1627-58) -- Aurangzeb (1658-1707)
	www.sikhiwiki.org /index.php?title=Jahangir (542 words)

	jahangir khan squash world champion Pakistan squash (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jahangir Khan was seen by many as the greatest squash player in history.
		Jahangir Khan lived up to his nickname of ‘the Conqueror’ and a year later he beat Jansher to claim the title and the world number 1 ranking once again.
		Jahangir Khan stayed involved with squash and in 1990 was elected Chairman of the Professional Squash Association.
	www.emma.tv /sport/personalities/jahangir_khan.aspx (789 words)

	Mughal Emperor Jahangir: Indian Gallery: Great Heroes: Paintings - Art of Legend India Product Gallery
		Jahangir was born on August 30, 1569, to Akbar, the Moghul Emperor, and his Hindu wife, the daughter of Raja Bhar Mal of Amber.
		Jahangir's detailed descriptions of birds such as the polecat and monkey are notable.
		Jahangir loved gardens, but his interest in botany and horticulture was superficial.
	www.artoflegendindia.com /details/PEA009 (919 words)

	Asia Society: Speeches
		This was the case with Asma Jahangir when she gave that lecture last time in 1997.
		Asma Jahangir and her sister, Hina Jillani, founded the Pakistan Human Rights Commission, and the first all-women's law practice in the country.
		In 1998, Asma Jahangir was appointed by the United Nations to be the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions.
	www.asiasociety.org /speeches/asmajahangir.html (9491 words)

	Chandni Chowk: Miniatures from Jahangir's reign
		Jahangir ascended to the throne of his father at the age of thirty six.
		Jahangir was devoted to his wife Noor Jahan, a lady whose numerous accomplishments helped her rise to great prominenece in the court.
		Jahangir's love of flowers and animals is reflected in the numerous miniatures painted at his behest by artists who shared their master's keen eye for nature.
	www.chandnichowk.com /miniatures/min_jehan.htm (262 words)

	jahangir.html
		Jahangir's comments at the end of this document.
		Jahangir that address the severe rate of extra-judicial executions in the state, as well as her overall feelings on the situation of human rights violations in Guerrero.
		Jahangir was asked, "what is the message that you gave to the people who presented today?" Mrs.
	www.globalexchange.org /countries/americas/mexico/guerrero/jahangir.html (2285 words)

	Jahangir: Free Encyclopedia Articles at Questia.com Online Library
		ILLUSTRATION OMITTED Jahangir was the ruler of invaders that, about...the Taj Mahal, was built by the son of Jahangir in memory of his wife.
		Jahangir Khan Moon, who used to coach the Pakistan skipper, is emphatic: The way this has been handled is disgusting and doesnt reflect...
		In 1611, Jahangir married a Persian widow, Nur Jahan, and she and her relatives soon dominated politics, while Jahangir devoted himself to cultivation of the arts, especially...
	www.questia.com /library/encyclopedia/101251418 (1486 words)

	Jahangir. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		In 1611, Jahangir married a Persian widow, Nur Jahan, and she and her relatives soon dominated politics, while Jahangir devoted himself to cultivation of the arts, especially miniature painting.
		He welcomed foreign visitors to his court, granting trading privileges first to the Portuguese and then to the British East India Company.
		Civil strife and court intrigues marked the last years of Jahangir’s reign.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ja/Jahangir.html (162 words)

	The Mughals - Jahangir
		During the height of Jahangir's reign, majority of the advisers were Nur Jahan's family including Khurram, and their voices could easily influence Jahangir.
		Jahangir was weakened by alcohol and asthma, in 1620, he could not dominate affairs of court.
		Jahangir had enough time in hand to pay special attention to the arts and to fanciful experiments in every aspects of life.
	prabhu.50g.com /mughal/mug_jah.html (804 words)

	AsiaSource Interview with Asma Jahangir
		Jahangir is serving her seventh year on the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP).
		In August 1998, Asma Jahangir was appointed by the United Nations to be the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions.
		Jahangir while she was in New York about the military government in Pakistan.
	www.asiasource.org /news/special_reports/jahangir.cfm (1893 words)

	Mughal Empire 1526-1707 by Sanderson Beck
		Jahangir's oldest son Khusrau had been favored by some to succeed Akbar, and he rebelled in 1606 by hiring an army of 12,000 with money he took from an imperial treasure caravan.
		Jahangir's imperial court was in Kashmir, and Khurram rebelled by leading his Deccan army north and was supported by Malwa and Gujarat; but Mahabat Khan's loyal army defeated the Deccan forces near Fathpur Sikri in 1623.
		She complained that Jahangir had not approved the marriage of Mahabat's daughter; the son-in-law was arrested and beaten, and the dowry was confiscated.
	www.san.beck.org /2-9-MughalEmpire1526-1707.html (19924 words)

	Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Jahangir Khan
		Jahangir Khan, Dr Mohammad, who died in Lahore on July 23, 1988, aged 78, played four Test matches for India in the 1930s and, after Partition, made an important contribution as a player, administrator and selector to the development of cricket in Pakistan.
		A tall, fast-medium bowler and a useful right-hand batsman, Jahangir Khan was born in Jullundur in 1910, and made his first-class debut in India for the Moslems in 1928-29.
		Jahangir bowled to T. Pearce, and the ball struck and killed an unfortunate sparrow, which was stuffed and now occupies a display case in the Lord's museum.
	content-usa.cricinfo.com /pakistan/content/player/29654.html (1105 words)

	Amherst College Commencement 2003 Honorary Degree Citations
		As a lawyer courageously battling for human rights, Asma Jahangir has fought against a range of injustices, including so-called “honor killings” of women by their own families, child labor in the carpet-weaving industry, the plight of bonded agricultural laborers, and the enforcement of blasphemy laws.
		In the course of these battles, she has assumed great risk to herself and those she cares about; but even in the face of arrest and assassination attempts, she has carried on.
		Jahangir was raised in a family that did not shrink from political dissent: Her father was imprisoned for opposing the actions of the Pakistani military in pre-independence Bangladesh, and Asma Jahangir’s commitment to social activism was born when, at the age of 20 and not yet a lawyer, she launched his legal defense.
	www.amherst.edu /commencement/2003/honorary/jahangir.html (308 words)

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