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 ...
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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 ...