Love Story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
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Love Story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz - It was love at first sight for Shah Jahan. The 14-year-old Prince Khurram later called Shah Jahan saw a beautiful girl on his stroll to the lanes of Meena Bazaar.
The lively girl was making some silk items and glass beads. Without even realizing it, the prince found himself following her.
When he enquired about her, he came to know her identity. Her name was Arjumand Bano Begum. She was the relative of his mother, Empress Nur Jahan.
The young prince immediately rushed to his father and declared that he wanted to marry that adorable lady.
It was the year 1607. Emperor Jahangir granted his favorite son’s wish and allowed him to marry her. However, they were not old enough to wed. Thus he postponed their marriage to a later date. Five years later, in 1612, Shah Jahan tied the knot with the love of his life.
Banu Begum was the love of Shah Jahan. He showered her with the name of Mumtaz Mahal, which means the jewel of the palace. After a few years of their marriage, he took over the throne, ousting his brothers and becoming a rebel emperor.
Although he had other wives as an emperor, he loved Mumtaj Begam greatly. His love for him was so deep that he could not let her go for even a second. He used to take her with him wherever he went.
The emperor and his consort had a pleasant married life. They had 14 children within 19 years of their married life.
However, Banu Begum was not just her beloved wife. She was well-versed in many subjects and used to advise him on politics and the economy.
Unlike other fairytales, this epic love story ended with a tragic separation. During the birth of their 14th child, Mumtaj Begum fell ill. As there were no modern technologies at that time, her body could not take the pressure, and she died during childbirth.
The loss of the love of his life deeply affected Shah Jahan. The pain and grief were unbearable for him. The kingdom also got into turmoil as the emperor declared two years of mourning in the court.
Bearing the pain in his heart, Emperor Shah Jahan focused on his pledge to Mumtaj Mahal. It was to build the most beautiful memorial for her. The Taj Mahal took 22 years to get complete.
This mausoleum was the outcome of the day and night effort of twenty-two thousand workers from India and Persia. And a few years later, in 1666, Shah Jahan died and went to his beloved to stay with her for eternity.
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