New Delhi: When Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his beloved wife Begum Mumtaz Mahal, the thought behind it ...

The Taj Mahal, a symbol of love and Mughal artistry in Agra, continues to captivate the world. Built by Shah Jahan in memory ...

In 1631, Shah Jahan ordered that the Taj Mahal be built to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. “She was the second queen of the emperor,” Jain notes.

Timeline 1628 - Shah Jahan becomes emperor as part of the Mughal dynasty, ruling northern India. 1631 - His wife, Mumtaz Mahal, dies during childbirth. 1632 - Construction of the Taj Mahal begins.

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1653 – Additional features, including a mosque, guest house and courtyard are completed. 1666 – Shah Jahan dies and his remains are interred next to Mumtaz Mahal beneath the Taj Mahal complex.

Shah Jahan was utterly smitten with his new bride and bestowed upon her the title Mumtaz Mahal, which translates to “Chosen One of the Palace.” He spent very little time with his first two wives, ...

Timeline 1628 – Shah Jahan becomes emperor as part of the Mughal dynasty, ruling northern India. 1631 – His wife, Mumtaz Mahal, dies during childbirth. 1632 – Construction of the Taj Mahal ...

1653 – Additional features, including a mosque, guest house and courtyard are completed. 1666 – Shah Jahan dies and his remains are interred next to Mumtaz Mahal beneath the Taj Mahal complex.