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Mumtaz Mahal: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Arjumand Banu Begum • Arjumand Banu
Born c.1593
Died June 17, 1631 • Burhanpur • India
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Shah Jahan • son Aurangzeb

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Mumtaz Mahal
The Taj Mahal mausoleum in Agra, India, framed by an arched entrance, with its white marble dome and minarets reflected in a long rectangular pool.
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Akbar Hunting
Akbar
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The Baburnama
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Nur Jahan
Nur Jahan
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Aurangzeb
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Abul Fazl
Indian author and theologian
Jahangir
Jahangir
emperor of India
Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan
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Humayun
Humayun
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Bahadur Shah II
Bahadur Shah II
Mughal emperor
This painting by Khair Ullah Musawir (1801) shows Emperor Shah Alam II seated on the iconic Peacock Throne, adorned in finely detailed robes and jewels.
Shah Alam II
Mughal emperor
Painting of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah dressed in opulent courtly attire, holding a falcon on his arm.
Muhammad Shah
Mughal emperor
Bahadur Shah I
Bahadur Shah I
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Aḥmad Shah
Mughal emperor
Alamgir II
Alamgir II
Mughal emperor

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