Shah Jahān (Shah Jahan)

Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal emperor of India, ruling from 1628 to 1658. Known for his architectural achievements, he commissioned the iconic Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. His reign marked a period of artistic and cultural flourishing, but also military expansion and consolidation of Mughal power. Shah Jahan’s rule faced internal struggles and economic challenges, and his later years were marred by captivity in his own palace by his son. He is remembered as a ruler who combined artistic grandeur with political strength, leaving a lasting legacy through the monuments and cultural advancements of his era.