An isoseismal line is a contour line on a map that connects locations experiencing the same intensity of earthquake shaking. These lines help scientists visualize the distribution of damage and the impact of local soil conditions on seismic energy. They ...
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Shah Jahan gave the titles ‘Shah Iqbal’ (King of Fortune) and ‘Shah Buland’ (Exalted King) to his eldest and favorite son, Dara Shikoh. These titles signified Shah Jahan’s public declaration of Dara as his chosen heir apparent. This clear favoritism, ...
Shah Jahan bestowed the title ‘Malika-e-Zamani’ (Queen of the Age) upon his beloved wife, Arjumand Banu Begum, who is universally known as Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace). She died in 1631 while giving birth to their fourteenth child, leading ...
Shah Jahan’s original name was Prince Khurram. He was the son of Emperor Jahangir. Akbar gave him the nickname Khurram, meaning ‘joyful’ or ‘cheerful’. He earned the title Shah Jahan (King of the World) after his successful military campaigns in ...
The Revolt of Mahabat Khan did not take place during Shah Jahan’s reign. This rebellion occurred in 1626 when Jahangir was still the emperor and Mahabat Khan temporarily took him captive. The other events—suppression of the Portuguese and the revolts ...