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Mumtaz Mahal (born Arjumand Banu Begum; Persian pronunciation: [mʊmˈt̪aːz mɛˈɦɛl]; lit. ' The Exalted One of the Palace '; 29 October 1593 – 17 June 1631) was the empress consort of Mughal Empire from 1628 to 1631 as the chief consort of the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. The Taj Mahal in Agra, often cited as one of the Wonders of the World, was commissioned by her husband to act as her tomb.. Mumtaz Mahal was born Arjumand Banu Begum in Agra to a family of Persian nobility.She ...
Jul 17, 2018 · Along with its obvious significance, the structure’s breathtaking design and beauty make it stand out from a host of other man made wonders. Mumtaz Mahal was the chief consort of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Let’s take a look at her life history, reign as the Mughal empress, facts, death, etc.
Jun 13, 2024 · Mumtaz Mahal, (born c. 1593—died June 17, 1631, Burhanpur, India), wife of Shah Jahān, Mughal emperor of India (1628–58). Having died at a young age only a few years into her husband’s reign, her memory inspired the construction of the Taj Mahal, where she is entombed.
The Mughal Empress : Mumtaz Mahal [1593 AD – 1631 AD] Despite her frequent pregnancies, Mumtaz traveled with Shah Jahan's entourage throughout his earlier military campaigns. She was his constant companion and trusted confidant and their relationship was intense.
Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan's trusted companion, travelling with him all over the Mughal Empire. His trust in her was so great that he even gave her his imperial seal, the Muhr Uzah. Mumtaz was portrayed as the perfect wife with no aspirations to political power.
Jun 17, 2016 · Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, died on this day, June 17, in the year 1631. She was born as Arjumand Banu Begum and was married off to Shah Jahan or Prince Khurram at the age of 14. She was the unquistioned love of the emperor.
Mumtaz Mahal was a niece of empress Nur Jahan and granddaughter of Mirza Ghias Beg I’timad-ud-Daula, wazir of emperor Jehangir. She was born in 1593 and died in 1631, during the birth of her fourteenth child at Burhanpur. Her mortal remains were temporarily buried in the Zainabad garden.
Dit gigantische mausoleum – opgetrokken uit wit marmer – werd tussen 1631 en 1648 gebouwd in Agra in opdracht van de Mogolse Keizer Shah Jahan, ter nagedachtenis aan zijn favoriete echtgenote Mumtaz Mahal.
Mumtāz Mahal (April 1593 - June 17, 1631) (Persian, Urdu: ممتاز محل; pronunciation / mumtɑːz mɛhɛl /; meaning "beloved ornament of the palace") is the common nickname of Arjumand Banu Begum, an Indian-Persian Empress in the Mughal Dynasty. She was born in Agra, India.
The Taj was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the seven wonders of the world and is the pride of not just Agra but also of...
