When was Shah Jahan born and where?
Shah Jahan was born on the 5th of January 1592 in Lahore. He was originally named Khurram and was destined to become the fifth Mughal Emperor.
Questions about Shah Jahan
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was Shah Jahan's wife and when did she die?
Shah Jahan's wife was Mumtaz Mahal, also known as Arjumand Banu Begum. She died on the 17th of June 1631 after giving birth to their fourteenth child.
What happened to Shah Jahan after his son Aurangzeb won the war of succession?
Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan in the Agra Fort from July 1658 until his death in January 1666. Aurangzeb declared his father incompetent to rule and executed all of his surviving brothers including Dara Shikoh.
How many people died during the famine of 1630 and 1632 under Shah Jahan's rule?
The famine of 1630 and 1632 killed two million people in the Deccan, Gujarat, and Khandesh. Shah Jahan responded by setting up langar or free kitchens for the victims of the famine.
When did Shah Jahan die and what was his reign period?
Shah Jahan died in January 1666 after being imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. He served as the Mughal emperor from 1628 to 1658.