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India's Independence Movement In Memoriam: Lesser-Known Facts About Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor Who Gave Taj Mahal to the World

In Memoriam: Lesser-Known Facts About Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor Who Gave Taj Mahal to the World

Beyond the Taj: The Man History Often Reduces to Marble When we think of Shah Jahan, one image instantly comes to mind: the Taj Mahal, glowing in white marble, symbolising eternal love. But reducing Shah Jahan to just the creator of the Taj is like reading only one page of a very complex book. On his death anniversary, it’s worth revisiting the man behind the monument, a ruler of contradictions, refined taste, immense ambition, and deeply human flaws. Shah Jahan wasn’t just an emperor who built a wonder; he was one who reshaped Mughal culture, architecture, and imperial identity. Shah Jahan Was a Perfectionist, Almost to a Fault Born as Prince Khurram, Shah Jahan was known for his obsession with symmetry, balance, and visual harmony. This perfectionism defined his reign. From palaces to mosques, nothing was built without meticulous planning. Historians believe Shah Jahan personally supervised architectural designs, demanding flawless ...

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