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birth of SHAH JAHAN
he was born in Lahore -
marries Mumtaz Mahal
shah jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. she became the love of his life. After their marriage, Shah Jahan gave his new wife the title of Mumtaz Mahal which means the “chosen one of the palace”. Shah Jahan had two wives previously before he married Mumtaz Mahal. -
Shah Jahan awarded by this name
Jahangir awards Prince Khurram the name "Shah Jahan", "King of the World." -
Started his reign
His reign ushered in the golden age of Mughal architecture. -
Death of Mumtaz Mahal
Mumtaz Mahal died while giving birth to their fourteenth child. She is buried temporarily in Zainabad garden. -
Construction of Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan ordered for the construction of Taj Mahal in the love of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal -
Construction of garden and completed
the construction of garden and other building got completed -
Construction of Taj Mahal completed
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Shah Jahan got ill
Shah Jahan becomes seriously ill, and his sons begin a power struggle for the throne. -
Aurangzeb took the throne
aurangzeb the son of Shah Jahan took the throne from his father -
Death of Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan the great emperor died a prisoner and got buried next to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal
