Shah Jahan, born on 5 January 1592, in Lahore, was
the fifth Mughal emperor, who reigned from 1628 to 1658. His reign represented
the height of the Mughal architecture.
Shah Jahan married multiple times as was the custom. His favourite was said to be Arjumand Banu Begum who is better known as Mumtaz Mahal. She died during childbirth in 1631 and Shah Jahan was said to be depressed. He got the Taj Mahal built in her honour in Agra. His relationship with his wife Mumtaz Mahal has been heavily adapted into Indian art, literature, and cinema. Perhaps, he is most famous for this architectural feat.
He also created many other architectural marvels including the Pearly Mosque at Agra, the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid at Delhi, the Shalimar Gardens and some other buildings in present Pakistan. He also got the famous Peacock Throne built.
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