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Which Mughal Emperor Built the Taj Mahal?
Know which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Know about Shah Jahan, the story behind ...
5 unique facts about the Taj Mahal that prove its artisans were centuries ahead of their time
The Taj Mahal in Agra is synonymous with eternal love. It is among the most celebrated monuments in the history of India and ...
Taj Mahal was built on this man’s land, the owner’s name was…, he was Shah Jahan’s…
The Taj Mahal has several mysteries, and one of them is the tale of the land on which the monument was built. Let's know the ...
Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaz Mahal was the inspiration for this best-selling perfume of all time
Just as the Taj Mahal stands as a monument to undying love, Shalimar remains a tribute to a love story that transcends ...
On this day: A love story for the ages, Running Up That Hill, the last Apartheid laws abolished and slaughter at Boipatong
Her husband, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I, goes on to spend more than 20 years building her tomb – a symbol of great love – ...
5 most powerful women in Mughal era
Women have been nothing but mere ornaments in the king's court for centuries. Complimented on their beauty and their work and ...
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A husband's love built the Taj Mahal—but cost him an empire
It is said that Shah Jahan never recovered from Mumtaz’s death. He planned his own mirror mausoleum, entirely of black marble, to be linked to her Taj Mahal by a river bridge. This legend is ...
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This Colossal Tomb Is an Enduring Monument to Love
Shah Jahan, “the King of the World,” took control of the Mughal Empire throne in 1628 very much in love with the queen he dubbed Mumtaz Mahal or “Chosen One of the Palace.” The poets at ...
The Merchant Who Once Owned Half of Old Delhi: The Story of Lala Chunnamal
His haveli in Chandni Chowk, near Fatehpuri Masjid, still stands, but the story of the man who once owned half the city and ...