Shah Jahan

IndiaMughal1628-1658

RealmIndia

Reign1628-1658

HouseMughal

LegacyTaj Mahal builder, peak Mughal splendor

Biography

The Peacock Throne, the Kohinoor seat, Shah Jahan ruled the Mughal zenith of wealth. The Taj Mahal, 22 years, 20,000 workers, for Mumtaz Mahal who died bearing their 14th child. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Delhi Shahjahanabad. War of succession among his sons, Dara Shikoh killed, Aurangzeb imprisoned him in Agra Fort, the old emperor gazing at the Taj until death.

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