Shah Jahan proved to hold more of a liking toward his eldest son, Dara Sikoh. Shah Jahan allowed Dara to partake in the Mughal courts and hold power in assigning advisors while his brothers were sent to the battlefields. The favoritism became clear during the first wedding of Dara; it outshone any other Mughal wedding. Shah Jahan spent 3.2 million rupees on the wedding, which amounted to more than any wedding in Mughal history. The wedding even included an extravagant firework display. …show more content…
He stood out for his brilliance, intellect, courtesy, and conduct. Growing up, he studied a princely education, but he outshone his brothers by becoming involved in philosophy. Known for his education, he often partook in cultured conversations with Hindu and Muslim ascetics. More specifically, he conversated with Baba Lal, a Punjabi spiritual leader about philosophical topics. Dara Shikoh devoted time to religion and spiritual pursuits, but what made him different from others rested on the fact that Dara attempted to unite both Hindus and