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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.

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Why was Nur Jahan called the light of the palace?

Mihr-un-nissa was the real name of Nur Jahan. After her marriage with Jahangir, she was at first given the title of Nur Mahal, which means Light of the Palace. Later she was given the title of Nur Jahan, which means Light of the World.


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.


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


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.

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Who built tomb of itmad-ud-daula?

nur jahan


Where did Nur Jahan die?

Empress Nur Jahan died in 1646 at Lahore at the age of 72. She was buried in a tomb which she had herself built close to that of Jahangir at Lahore.


Why did Jahangir build Itimad-ud-Daulah's tomb?

Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb at Agra was built by Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir. Itimad-ud-Daulah was the father of Nur Jahan.


When did Nur Jahan die?

Begum Nur Jahan (alternative spelling Noor Jahan, Nur Jehan, Nor Jahan, etc.) also known as Mehr-un-Nisaa died in 1645.


What has the author Nur Jahan Salim written?

Nur Jahan Salim has written: 'Daldal'


Which Mughal Empress is the niece of Nur Jahan?

Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, was the niece of Nur Jahan.


Who was the husband of Nur Jahan?

Nur Jahan married twice. Sher Afgan, a Mughal courtier in the service of Akbar, was the first husband of Nur Jahan. Emperor Jahangir was her second husband.


Who was the son-in-law of Nur Jahan?

Jahangir's son Prince Shahryar was the son-in-law of Nur jahan. Prince Shahryar was the husband of Nur Jahan's daughter (by her first husband) Ladli Begum.


What did Shah Jahan do to Nur Jahan when he became the emperor?

Upon Shah Jahan's accession to the throne, Nur Jahan was ordered to retire. She was allowed a pension of two lacs per annum.


What is Nur Jahan's real name?

Mihr-un-nissa was the real name of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan. After her marriage with Jahangir, she was first given the title of Nur Mahal, which means light of the palace. In 1616, Jahangir gave her the title of Nur Jahan that means light of the world.


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.


What was the name of Nur Jahan's father?

Itimaduddaula was the father of Nur Jehan.