Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was deeply devoted to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he created the breathtaking Shalimar Gardens. When she passed away, he honored her memory with the Taj Mahal, a ...

Even after 400 years, the Taj Mahal still feels like a newly built structure. It’s no wonder it’s one of the most visited and ...

Mumtaz was Shah Jahan’s favorite wife and was empress consort until her death in 1631. Together Mumtaz and Shah Jahan traveled the Mughal Empire for 19 years.

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, as a tribute to his favorite wife, who died in childbirth in 1631. The white marble monument, with its sprawling gardens, took more ...

From sunrise serenity to in-depth historical insights, these guided tours offer unforgettable ways to experience India's most ...

Although Shah Jahan spread his heart around, none of these ladies found quite the same favor as his third wife (but first love), Arjumand Banu Begum, more famously known as Mumtaz Mahal.

Mumtaz was Shah Jahan's third and favourite wife and their love story is legendary. It is generally believed that she was a beautiful and devoted wife who was content to have lots of children with ...

The beloved queen of Shah Jahan, Mumtaz may not have lived to witness the realisation of her dream -- that is, Sheesh Mahal. But the ‘palace of mirrors’ shall always be associated with her ...

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.

The Taj Mahal in Agra was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1653 after 22 years with the help of . Sign In. TOI. Go to TOI. Etimes. home.

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was said to be deeply devoted to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he created the breathtaking Shalimar Gardens. When she passed away, he honored her memory with the Taj ...