Shah Jahan Rank
About Shah Jahan
Shah Jahan was the fifth Mughal Emperor of India. He succeeded his father Emperor Jahangir and reigned from 1628 to 1658. During his reign as Emperor, he contributed immensely to architecture in India. He erected several monuments, the most famous of which was the Taj Mahal. His other famous buildings included the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, and the Shahjahan Mosque.
Family Life
He was the third son of Emperor Jahangir. His mother was Princess Manmati. He married three different women and fathered 16 children. His son Aurangzeb succeeded him after his death.
Trivia
He built the Taj Mahal out of the deep love he had for his wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal, whose body was later reburied in the Taj Mahal.
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Shah Jahan's Popularity
Shah Jahan was a famous Mughal emperor, who was born on January 5, 1592. As a person born on this date, Shah Jahan is listed in our database as the 13th most popular celebrity for the day (January 5).
People born on January 5 fall under the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, the Sea Goat. Shah Jahan is the 368th most popular Capricorn.
Aside from information specific to Shah Jahan's birthday, Shah Jahan is the 2nd most famous Mughal.
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