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Mumtaz Mahal (also known as Aliya Begum, Arjumand Banu Begum, Taj Bibi, Mumtaz-ul Zamani) was the second and favorite wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for whom he created the most beautiful tomb, the Taj Mahal. She was the niece of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan (wife of Jahangir).
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What does Mumtaz Mahal mean?
It means excellent in English.
Where can you find images of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal?
There are many beautiful portraits of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal on the website http://www.artnindia.com. Here is one: http://www.artnindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG78a.jpg
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.
Full detail about shahjahan?
shahan jahan was a mughal emperor. He was the son of jahangir. he was born in Lahore . he married mumtaz mahal. His wife died while giving birth to her16th child. he constructed a monument in her memory. the TAJ MAHAL ,the praise of India. he was unhappy when he became old because first ly, his wife died. secondly , his son imprisoned him and wanted to built a black tajmahal. his tomb is kept in tajmahal.
Who made hawa mahal?
The famous Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds was built in Jaipur of India by Maharajah Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
