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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.

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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.


Who was Mumtaz Mahal?

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).


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


Which is the first Mughal building built entirely in marble?

The Itimad-Ud-Daula's Tomb, built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Itimad-Ud-Daula (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was the first Mughal structure to be built entirely of white marble. Constructed between 1622 and 1628, it is believed to be the precursor of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Built on the banks of River Yamuna (Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India), the tomb of Itimad-ud- Daulah resembles a silver jewel box in the midst of a garden, sometimes called as the Baby Taj.

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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.


What was Nur Jahan's religion?

well it was called "sahi Islam"


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 was the name of Nur Jahan's father?

Itimaduddaula was the father of Nur Jehan.


What was Nur Jahan rembered by?

nur jahan is known by many things like her beautifulness,her bravery,spirit and of cource she was the wife of jahangir.............


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 did Nur Jahan born?

Empress Nur Jahan was born in Kandahar to Itimad-Ud-Daula and his wife Asmat Begum on 31st May 1577.