n conformity with the practice of that age, Prince Salim was associated with the work of military administration at an early age. During the Kabul campaign of 1581, he was placed in charge of a regiment of troops and, subsequently, employed to conduct independent military expeditions. Likewise, he was given training of a civil administrator. In 1577, he was elevated to the rank of 10000 in the imperial service and in 1585 promoted to that of 12000.
Prince Salim was married to Manbai at the age of fifteen. Manbai was the daughter of Raja Bhagwant Das of Amber. The marriage took place on 13th February, 1585 according to both Muslim and Hindu rites.