Biography of Shah Jahan (Mughal Emperor)
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Rajiv Singh On December 14, 2013
Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal Emperor in India. He was born on 5th of January 1592 at Lahore. He was the son of Muhgal Emperor Jahangir and Taj Bibi Bilqis Makani. His mother was a Rajput Princess. The early name of Shah Jahan
The story of Black Taj Mahal
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mayank Kulkarni On November 12, 2013
It is generally believed that Shah Jahan also had an intention to erect a black Taj Mahal, similar to the White Taj Mahal. He wanted it just opposite the present Taj Mahal on the other bank of the Yamuna. He himself wanted
Brief History of Taj Mahal
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mayank Kulkarni On November 11, 2013
Taj Mahal was known as the tomb of Begum Mumtaz Mahal. Actually this was the title conferred on the first lady, which means “the exalted of the Palace” and whose actual name was Arjumand Banu Begum. Mumtaz Mahal died on June 17,
Love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Mayank Kulkarni On November 11, 2013
The story of love between Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is famous in the History of India. In 1612, Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan) was married to Arjumand Bano Begum (Mumtaz Mahal). At the time of marriage, Mumtaz Mahal was only nineteen and
Arjumand Banu Begum (Mumtaz Mahal)
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Santanu Mondal On September 27, 2013
Arjumand Banu Begum, also known as Mumtaz Mahal was the Mughal Empress and chief wife of Shah Jahan. The love of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan is immortal in the history of India. Mumtaz Mahal whose original name was Arjumand Banu Begam was
Last Days of Shah Jahan
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Santanu Mondal On September 27, 2013
The last days of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, was spent as a prisoner in the Shah Burj of the Agra Fort for eight years. Though he was allowed all comforts in the prison and was attended by his favorite daughter Jahanara Begum,
Prince Khurram (Original name of Shah Jahan)
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Santanu Mondal On September 27, 2013
Prince Khuram, later known as Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, was the third son of Jahangir. The original name of Shah Jahan was Khurram. Prince Khurram was born on January 5 , 1592 at Lahore. His mother was the famous Rajput princess, Jagat
Reign of Shah Jahan
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Bharat Mehta On September 9, 2013
Shah Jahan ascended the throne in 1627 and ruled till 1656. The reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is regarded as the most glorious epoch, in the history of Mughal rule in India. The reign of Shah Jahan marks the climax of Mughal