It stands as a monument to represent the love that Shah Jahan had for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. ... Prince Khurram, never known for his modesty, assumed the title of Shah Jahan, King of the World, while the Empress was conferred the royal name of Muntaz Mahal, Chosen of the Palace. ... They were there because Shah Jahan was on a mission to stop a riot that had occurred during that time. ... Shah Jahan was totally stuck by grief at the loss of his wife. ... The architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmad, a native of Lahore who was awarded the title of "Nadir-ul Asr" (Wonder of the Age) b...

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In India, bent upon gaining control and power of the Mughal Empire in, Shah Jahan's four sons and Mumtaz Mahal were caught in a bitter feud when Jahan became ill in 1657. Aurangzeb out-maneuvered his sibling and betrayed his own father, placing Jahan under arrest. ...

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