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  1. www.clearias.com › medieval-india-mughal-dynastyMedieval India: Mughal Dynasty (NCERT) - Clear IAS

    5 days ago · Shah Jahan [1627-1658] Mughal campaigns continued in the Deccan under Shah Jahan. The Afghan noble Khan Jahan Lodi rebelled and was defeated. In the north-west, the campaign to seize Balkh from the Uzbegs was unsuccessful and Qandahar was lost to the Safavids. Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangazeb for the rest of his life in Agra.

  2. www.britannica.com › place › IndiaIndia - Mughal Empire, Shah Jahan, Taj Mahal | Britannica

    3 days ago · 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. He was, on the whole, a tolerant and enlightened ruler, patronizing scholars and poets of Sanskrit and Hindi as well as Persian.

  3. www.schooltube.com › the-wonders-of-the-taj-mahalThe Wonders of the Taj Mahal: A Masterpiece of Mughal ...

    4 days ago · Shah Jahan, deeply heartbroken by the death of his wife Mumtaz Mahal during childbirth, vowed to create a monument that would immortalize their love. The Taj Mahal, with its intricate details and symmetrical design, reflects the emperor’s profound devotion and the Mughal Empire’s artistic grandeur.

  4. historyunravelled.com › kingdoms › rise-and-fall-ofRise and Fall of the Nizamshahi Kingdom of Ahmednagar

    3 days ago · This stunning mausoleum, commissioned by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor and grandson of Shah Jahan, bears a striking resemblance to the iconic Taj Mahal. Its construction was inspired by the memory of Dilras Banu Begum, the beloved wife of Prince Azam Shah, who was the son of Aurangzeb and the grandson of Shah Jahan.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AurangzebAurangzeb - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · After Shah Jahan recovered from illness in July 1658, Aurangzeb declared him incompetent to rule and imprisoned his father in the Agra Fort . Under Aurangzeb's emperorship, the Mughals reached its greatest extent with their territory spanning nearly the entire Indian subcontinent.

  6. www.news9live.com › knowledge › babur-to-shah-jahanBabur to Shah Jahan: Mughal Emperors who were great leaders

    5 days ago · Shah Jahan was the son and successor of Jahangir and he reigned from 1628 until 1658. The Mughals reached the peak of their architectural and cultural achievements during his reign. He commissioned many monuments, including the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.

  7. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › travel › web-stories10 must-visit UNESCO heritage sites in India - Times of India

    5 days ago · Taj Mahal, Agra. Taj Mahal is among the most iconic symbols of love. This white marble architectural marvel was built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.