Here are some of the most important but lesser-known monuments built by Shah Jahan, which deserve as much attention, if not ...
Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum complex that dates back to the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in ...
The Taj Mahal is more than a monument — it’s a timeless symbol of love. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz Mahal ...
The legend of a black marble Taj Mahal, a mirror image of the original, has captivated many. But how far is it true? While French traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier claimed Shah Jahan planned his own ...
Elizabeth Taylor's jewels sparkled, but a collection of Indian gems might outshine them. When the group of Indian jewelry and artifacts goes on auction today in New York, it's expected to fetch more ...
Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan. By Ruby Lal. W.W. Norton & Company; 336 pages; $27.95 and £19.99. THAT India’s Mughal emperors could be devoted to their queens is no surprise. The Taj ...