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because he built many beautiful buildings and his monuments are very famous eg:tajmahal,redfort etc.

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Q: Why was Shah Jahan called the Prince of Builders?
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What was the nick name of Shah Jahan?

The name Shah Jahan means "King of the World". Shah Jahan's childhood name was Prince Khurram. His other names are "Prince of Builders", "Engineer King" and "Architect King".


Is Shah Jahan the second husband of Mumtaz Mahal?

No. She married only once. Prince Khurram afterwards Emperor Shah Jahan was her husband. Prince Khurram assumed the name Shah Jahan when he ascended the throne after the death of his father Emperor Jahangir. So Khurram and Shah Jahan are the names of the same man.


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Shah Jahan was the husband of Mumtaz Mahal. Prince Khurram was the childhood name of Emperor Shah Jahan.


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Shah Jahan was Jehangir's son and his actual name was prince Khurram, He waged war against his father for ascension to throne but was defeated by his fathers forces. However, after Jahangir's death Shah Jahan ascended to throne and was assumed his more famous name of Shah Jahan.


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Nur Jahan was the wife of Shah Jahan's father Jahangir. She was Shah Jahan's step mother.


When was Jahan Shah I born?

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Is Shah Jahan single?

No, Shah Jahan is not single.


Was Mumtaz Mahal already married before getting married to Shah Jahan?

No. Mumtaz Mahal married only once. In 1612, she married Prince Khurram afterwards Emperor Shah Jahan.


How did Shah Jahan's feelings for his wife affect the grave site he built for her?

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What is the full name of Shah Jahan?

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What was the childhood name of Shah Jahan?

Emperor Jahangir had five sons: Khusrau by Shah Begum, Parveiz by Sahibi Jamal, Khurram (Later Shah Jahan) by Jodh Bai, Shahryar & Jahandar. His two daughters were Sultan-un-nisa begum by Shah Begum and Bihar Banu Begum by Karamsi. Jahangir was succeeded by his third son Shah Jahan.