Emperor Aurangzeb was popularly known as ‘Zinda Pir’ (the Living Saint). This title was given due to his austere lifestyle, strict personal piety, adherence to orthodox Islamic principles and simple dressing. He rejected the royal excesses of his predecessors, earning ...
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The real name of Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved wife of Emperor Shah Jahan, was Arjumand Bano Begum. Shah Jahan bestowed upon her the title Mumtaz Mahal (meaning ‘Jewel of the Palace’) after their marriage. Following her death in 1631, Shah ...
The root cause of the prolonged conflict between the Shahs of Iran (Safavids) and the Mughal rulers was control over the strategically vital city and fortress of Kandahar. The city was the gateway to trade routes into Central Asia and ...
Shah Jahan built the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) inside the Agra Fort. It was constructed between 1648 and 1654 and is made of white marble, renowned for its simple, yet elegant, beauty and flawless symmetry. Another Moti Masjid was later ...
Babur was the first Mughal ruler to include Kabul and Kandahar within his empire’s sphere of influence. After being driven from Fergana, he captured Kabul in 1504, making it his operational base and establishing a secure supply route. This conquest ...