India, a land steeped in history and heritage, boasts some of the most magnificent monuments in the world. These ...

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan acquired the property from Mirza Raja Jai Singh in exchange for four havelis in Agra, according to historical records and the Archaeological Survey of India. This ...

Born in 1618 to Shah Jahan (of Taj Mahal fame) and his wife Mumtaz Mahal (for whom it was built), historians describe the young prince as a devout, solemn figure, who showed early signs of leadership.

Its most well-known leaders – Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan – famously promoted religious ... He held several appointments from the age of 18, in all of which he established himself ...

The Mughals ruled from the city of Agra, and there’s a story that korma was served to Shah Jahan at the inauguration of the Taj Mahal. Though, these stories should always be taken with a grain ...

He imprisoned his father, Shah Jahan, murdered his brothers ... As nationalist historian Jadunath Sarkar observed, "neither age nor experience of life softened Aurangzeb's bigotry ...

This is one of the most iconic monuments in the world. It is a white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of love and also ...