Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was said to be deeply devoted to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, for whom he created the breathtaking Shalimar Gardens. When she passed away, he honored her memory with the Taj ...

Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan’s third wife and his closest friend. Her death in 1631 was a huge blow to him. He built the Taj ...

It took Shah Jahan 22 years to construct the Taj Mahal and 20,000 men toiled ceaselessly to fulfill his dream. Built of the finest white marble and inlaid with precious stones, the Taj Mahal is ...

The love story behind the Taj: In 1628, Shah Jahan became ruler of the Mughal Empire. His favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal (which means “chosen one of the palace”), was his loyal travel companion.

You must have read a lot about the majestic Taj Mahal, one among the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage ...

The Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, once featured a 466 kg gold finial that vanished in 1810, likely taken by British officer Joseph Taylor. The current finial is a less grand fourth ...

According to legend, Emperor Shah Jahan ... Mumtaz passed away during the birth of her 14th child. To commemorate their undying love for one another, the Shah built the Taj Mahal as an elaborate ...

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig and Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha visited the Taj Mahal, reflecting on their pageantry ...

When and why was the Taj Mahal built? In 1631, Shah Jahan ordered that the Taj Mahal be built to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. “She was the second queen of the emperor,” Jain notes.

India's Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of ... gracefulness and compassion. Mumtaz Mahal was Shah Jahan's trusted companion, travelling with him all over the Mughal Empire.

Mumtaz Mahal inspired Jacques Guerlain to create Shalimar - a gorgeous perfume which has become a flagship product for the brand. , People News - Times Now ...