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Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

"Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings" is an artwork created by Bichitr during the Mughal Empire in India. It depicts Emperor Jahangir showing his preference for spiritual guidance over political power by placing himself alongside Sufi saints rather than kings or nobles.

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