Shah Jahan

Connected Sites: 4

Definition
Shah Jahan was emperor of the Mughal Empire in South Asia from 1628 until 1658. He is considered to be one of the greatest Mughals. The period of his reign was the golden age of Mughal architecture. (source: wiki)

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  • Agra Fort
    Agra Fort
    India
    Inscribed: 1983
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    It is rumored that Shah Jahan died in Muasamman Burj, a tower with a marble balcony with a view of the Taj Mahal (wiki) + Shah Jahani Mahal
    See en.wikipedia.org
  • Taj Mahal
    Taj Mahal
    India
    Inscribed: 1983
    4.25
    249
    7
    Built as a tomb for his beloved wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal.
  • Red Fort
    Red Fort
    India
    Inscribed: 2007
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    Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort in 1638 when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. (wiki)
  • Fort and Shalamar Gardens
    Fort and Shalamar Gardens
    Pakistan
    Inscribed: 1981
    2.93
    52
    3
    Lahore Fort: builds Shish Mahal (Mirror Palace), Khawabgah (a dream place or sleeping area), Hamam (bath ), Khilwat Khana (retiring room), and Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) and Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of Special Audience) (wiki)