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The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as tomb of his wife.

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What is the onion shaped tomb built by shah jahan?

The elegant Naulakha Pavilion at the Lahore Fort was built during the reign of Shah Jahan.


What are the ten monuments of India built in Mughal empire and by whom?

1. Taj Mahal at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India - Tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, favorite wife of Shah Jahan - built by Shah Jahan 2. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India - built by Nur Jahan for her father 3. Humayun's Tomb at Delhi, India - built by Bega Begum, widow of Humayun. 4. Red Fort or Lal Qila at Delhi, India - built by Shah Jahan as the Mughal palace 5. Jama Maslid at Delhi, India - built by Shah Jahan 6. Bibi Ka Maqbara at Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India - Tomb of Dilras Banu Begum, mother of Azam Shah- built by Azam Shah 7. Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra, Agra, India - built by Akbar himself 8. Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque at Delhi - built by Aurangzeb 9. Khusrau's Tomb at Khusrobagh, Allahabad, India - Tomb of Khusrau, eldest son of Jahangir, built by Jahangir 10. Fatehpur Sikri at Agra, India - city built by Akbar. Main attractions at Fatehpur Sikri are Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chishti and Panch Mahal


Who built tomb of itmad-ud-daula?

nur jahan


What are the monuments built by Nur Jahan?

Nur Jahan was the wife of Emperor Jahangir. She built her father Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb at Agra, also known as Baby Taj. Itimad-ud-Daulah was also the grandfather of Mumtaz Mahal.


Architectural monuments built during sultanate period?

The monument built in sultanate period were the Alia Darwaza , Qutb Minar, Iltutmish's tomb,Ghiyas ud din tugluq's tomb, Firoz Tughluq's tomb, Quwwat ul islam masjid built by qutb ud din aibak.

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Who built the Tomb of Jahangir?

Shah jahan


What tomb did Shah Jahan built?

Shah Jahan , in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal , built the Taj Mahal in Agra , India .


Does taj mahal have myths or legends?

There are no myths about the Taj Mahal. It is a Tomb, a monument built by the Moghul King Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz . Both are buried there and is a reflection of the love Shah Jahan had for his wife


What is the onion shaped tomb built by shah jahan?

The elegant Naulakha Pavilion at the Lahore Fort was built during the reign of Shah Jahan.


Which emperor built the Taj Mahal for his tomb?

it wasn't built for any emperor. infact emperor shsh jahan built it for her queen mumtaz mahal.


What tomb was built by India's emperor shah jahan in the 1600s?

The Taj Mahal


Why was taj mahal bulit?

It was built as a mausoleum/tomb for the wife of Shah Jahan.


Who built Asaf Khan's tomb brother of Nur Jahan?

Asaf Khan was the father of Mumtaz Mahal, Queen of Emperor Shah Jahan. He died in June 1641 and his tomb is located at Shahdara Bagh in Lahore. It was built by his son-in-law Shah Jahan.


Where was Shah Jahan buried?

Shah Jahan was buried in the Taj Mahal at Agra. Shah Jahan had desired to create a tomb for himself, beside the Taj. Taj was originally built as the mausoleum for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal.


How old was Shah Jahan when he built the Taj Mahal?

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal when he was 40 years old. It took 22 years before it was finished and it was a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.


What is the tomb of Shah Jahan?

The tomb of Shah Jahan is located in the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who passed away during childbirth. Shah Jahan himself is also buried in the tomb alongside his wife.


The Mogul ruler Shah Jahan built the a Muslim tomb for his wife in Agra India.?

Tha Taj Mahal