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Under Shah Jahan the Mughal architecture reached its peak. The most famous among them is the Taj Mahal which was built for his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. He founded a new city called the Shahjahanabad, which is now known as Old Delhi. He shifted the capital of Mughal Empire to Delhi and the Red Fort was built as the official residence of Mughal Emperors. The Jama Masjid at Delhi, Pearl Mosque at Agra and Lahore, Jahangir's Tomb at Lahore, Shalimar gardens at Lahore are some of his other well-known buildings. The famous Peacock Throne was lost followed by Nadir Shah's invasion of India.
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∙ 13y agoshah jahan was called engineer king because he build a large no: of buildings like
tomb of nur jahan
tomb of jahangir
taj mahal
jama masjid
red fort
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Why did Shah Jahan kill his brothers?
Be cause he wanted to become King!
What is the relationship between Akbar and Shah Jahan?
Shah Jahan was the grandson of Akbar.
Who succeeded Shah Jahan and when?
His third son Aurangzeb succeeded Shah Jahan in 1658, while he was still alive. Shah Jahan was confined until his death in 1666.
Which city was built by Shah Jahan as his capital?
Shah Jahan built Old Delhi as his capital.
Jahanara Begum Relations with shah jahan?
Mumtaz Mahal was the second and favorite wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. She was also the niece of his step-mother Empress Nur Jahan. They had 14 children. Shah Jahan built the beautiful mausoleum of Taj Mahal in honour of Mumtaz Mahal.
Who was known as the engineer king?
shah jahan
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".
What does the name Shah Jahan mean?
The name Shah Jahan means "King of the world".
Why was shah jahan called as engineer king need perfect answer?
Because he built so many monuments in India including one of the best monuments which is Taj Mahal.
When did shah jahan become the king?
Shah Jahan was the Moghul Emperor during 1627 - 1658
Who was the father of Muhammad Shah Rangeela the Mughal king?
Jahan Shah (4th son of Bahader Shah I)
Malika noor jahan wife of shah jahan?
Nur Jahan was the wife of Shah Jahan's father Jahangir. She was Shah Jahan's step mother.
When was Jahan Shah I born?
Shah Jahan was born on January 5, 1592.
Is Shah Jahan single?
No, Shah Jahan is not single.
Why did Shah Jahan kill his brothers?
Be cause he wanted to become King!
When did Jahan Shah die?
Shah Jahan died on January 22, 1666 at the age of 74.
Who made Taj Mahal in India?
The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal.Shah Jahan
