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Mirza Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Khurram (5 January 1592 – 22 January 1666), also known as Shah Jahan I (Persian pronunciation: [ʃɑːh d͡ʒa.ˈhɑːn]; lit. ' King of the World '), was the fifth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1628 until 1658. During his reign, the Mughals reached the peak of their architectural and cultural achievements.
- 19 January 1628 –31 July 1658
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Apr 8, 2024 · Shah Jahān (born January 5, 1592, Lahore [now in Pakistan]—died January 22, 1666, Agra [now in India]) was the Mughal emperor of India (1628–58) who built the Taj Mahal. He was the third son of the Mughal emperor Jahāngīr and the Rajput princess Manmati.
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- What is Shah Jahān known for?Shah Jahān, Mughal emperor from 1628 to 1658, is perhaps best remembered for the grand monuments constructed during his reign, especially the Taj M...
- How did Shah Jahān come to power?Shah Jahān was the third son of the Mughal emperor Jahāngīr and the Rajput princess Manmati. He married Arjūmand Bānū Begum, the niece of Nūr Jahān...
- How did Shah Jahān lose power?Shah Jahān fell ill in September 1657. His four sons—Dārā Shikōh, Murād Bakhsh, Shah Shujāʿ, and Aurangzeb—began to contest the throne in preparati...
Shah Jahan (Shahab-ud-din Muhammad Khurram) was the fifth Mughal emperor, who ruled from 1628 to 1658. We take you through his life history, reign, administration, contribution to architecture, and death. Cultural India : History of India : Shah Jahan. Shah Jahan. Fast Facts. Date of Birth: January 5, 1592. Place of Birth: Lahore, Pakistan.
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He then imprisoned his father in the Agra fort and declared himself emperor. ( See Bahadurpur, Battle of; Samugarh, Battle of; Deorai, Battle of .) Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh state, India, designated a World Heritage site in 1983. Shah Jahān died a prisoner on February 1, 1666, at the age of 74.
May 14, 2018 · Shah Jahan (1592-1666) was the fifth Mogul emperor of India. During his reign, from 1628 to 1658, the Mogul Empire reached its zenith in prosperity and luxury. He is remembered as the builder of the Taj Mahal. The third son of Emperor Jahangir, Shah Jahan was born at Lahore on Jan. 5, 1592, and was given the name of Khurram.
Mirza Shahab-ud-Din Muhammad Khurram (5 January 1592 – 22 January 1666), also known as Shah Jahan I ( Persian pronunciation: [ ʃɑːh d͡ʒa.ˈhɑːn]; lit. 'King of the World' ), was the fifth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1628 until 1658. During his reign, the Mughals reached the peak of their architectural and cultural achievements.
By Dr. Marika Sardar. Muhammad Abed, Shah Jahan holding an emerald, 1628 (dated regnal year 1), India, 21.4 x 9.5 cm ( Victoria & Albert Museum) The. Mughal. emperor Shah Jahan stands against a plain, mint-green background dressed in a gossamer-thin tunic, his head encircled by a golden halo.
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