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He named the tomb Mumtaz Mahal, in the memory of his late wife Mumtaz, but later people started calling it Taj (Crown) Mahal (Castle)

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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.


Which monument was built by Shah Jahan as tomb of his wife?

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


Did Shah Jahan ever live in the Taj Mahal?

Never. Taj Mahal is the tomb of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. But, Shah Jahan was also buried in the Taj Mahal.


What tomb did Shah Jahan built?

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


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.


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 did India's Emperer Shah Jahan build?

The Taj Mahal.


Is taj mahal a palace?

No it is the tomb of emporer Shah Jahan's wife.


Why was taj mahal bulit?

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


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

The Taj 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 specialty of taj mahal?

The Taj Mahal is a tomb. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.