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Also Known As Shah Jehan • Shāhjahān • Shihāb al-Din Muḥammad Khurram • Prince Khurram
Born January 5, 1592 • Lahore • Pakistan
Died January 22, 1666 (aged 74) • Agra • India
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Mumtaz Mahal • father Jahangir • son Aurangzeb

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