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Know which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Know about Shah Jahan, the story behind ...
The Taj Mahal has several mysteries, and one of them is the tale of the land on which the monument was built. Let's know the ...
Just as the Taj Mahal stands as a monument to undying love, Shalimar remains a tribute to a love story that transcends ...
It is said that Shah Jahan never recovered from Mumtaz’s death. He planned his own mirror mausoleum, entirely of black marble, to be linked to her Taj Mahal by a river bridge. This legend is ...
Shah Jahan, “the King of the World,” took control of the Mughal Empire throne in 1628 very much in love with the queen he dubbed Mumtaz Mahal or “Chosen One of the Palace.” The poets at ...
Women have been nothing but mere ornaments in the king's court for centuries. Complimented on their beauty and their work and ...
The inspiration for Shalimar traces back to the grand romance of 17th-century India. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was deeply devoted to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he created the breathtaking ...
Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor of India, died on January 22, 1666, at the age of 74. He was known for his architectural achievements, including the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal ...
Nita Ambani wears Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's bazuband. — Instagram/@topophilia.india/File Nita Ambani has garnered media attention for her use of an exquisite kalgi from the Mughal era that has ...
A large Mughal-era carpet faces a video of the Taj Mahal and marble maquettes for Mumtaz Mahal’s cenotaph. Peter Kelleher, © Victoria and Albert Museum When the ...
He was the head of the goldsmiths’ workshop under Jahangir and Shah Jahan, and he was a specialist in engraving the titles of the emperors on jade, precious stones and the important Chinese ...