History · Mughal Empire

According to the renowned historian Satish Chandra, what was the structural and basic political reason behind the conflict between Emperor Jahangir and Prince Shah Jahan?

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1Shah Jahan was insolent by nature and rejected the composite culture of the court
2Shah Jahan always sought the complete political backing of Nur Jahan against his father
3Shah Jahan was Jahangir's stepson, leading to continuous personal animosity
4No imperial ruler could afford to allow a noble or a prince to become too powerful✓

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No imperial ruler could afford to allow a noble or a prince to become too powerful

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