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How Did the Taj Mahal Become a Symbol of Love? The Story Behind India’s Majestic Mausoleum
It was built in 1631 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife ... This grand structure covers 17 hectares and has a mosque, guest house, and beautiful gardens. It was named a UNESCO World ...
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Wails behind the veil: Life and times of Nawab Shah Jahan Begum
Born in exile in the summer of 1838, the story of Nawab Shahjahan Begum—the poet princess of Bhopal—is one wrought with deceit and heartbreak. Shahjahan was not born in Bhopal. She was born at ...
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The rule of Aurangzeb
Aurangzeb can be compared to previous Mughal emperors including Shah Jahan ... this mosque, he also put restrictions on the Hindu celebration of Diwali and announced that newly built Hindu temples ...
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Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
Kali-Or Kalan Masjid: Built by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah, prime minister of Feroze Shah Tughluq, the mosque is built from rubble stone. Originally, its courtyard was partly covered and partly ...