Mughal emperor Shah Jahan acquired the property from Mirza Raja Jai Singh in exchange for four havelis in Agra, according to historical records and the Archaeological Survey of India. This ...

Jama Masjid, India’s grandest mosque, continues to suffer from disrepair, congestion, and poor sanitation. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656, the mosque is not a protected monument ...

Historical records from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have indicated that Emperor Shah Jahan acquired this land from Raja Jai Singh in exchange for four mansions (havelis) in Agra.

A perfume inspired by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's love for Mumtaz Mahal, debuted in 1921. Housed in a stunning Baccarat bottle, this iconic fragrance has become a timeless symbol of sophistication ...

In 2019, he even challenged Princess Diya Kumari of the royal family of Jaipur to show official papers related to the monument built by Shah Jahan in ... on which the Babri Masjid once stood ...

Its most well-known leaders – Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan – famously promoted religious harmony and heavily influenced much of Indian culture, building iconic sites such as the Taj ...

India takes pride in its rich culture, heritage and diversity. The history on which the modern India stands is replete with stories of yore that often angers us but also is amusing at the same time.

Let’s explore 10 iconic heritage sites and the minds behind them. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this white marble wonder in 1632 as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal—a timeless symbol of love ...