Shah Jahan (1592-1666) was the fifth Mogul emperor of India. During his reign, from 1628 to 1658, the Mogul Empire reached its zenith in prosperity and luxury. He is remembered as the builder of the Taj Mahal. The third son of Emperor Jahangir, Shah...

(1592–1666), Mughal emperor. The third son of Jahangir, Shah Jahan ascended the throne of the Mughal empire in February 1628 following bloody battles with his brothers, and remained throughout his reign a ruthless monarch. The Padshahnama,...

Shahabuddin Mohammed Shah Jahan (also spelled Shah Jehan, Shahjehan. Urdu: شاه ‌جهان), January 5, 1592 – January 22, 1666) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent from 1628 until 1658. The name Shah Jahan comes from...

The Taj Mahal is getting dirty, and some want to get it even dirtier.The 17th century mausoleum is renowned for the paleness of its marble, but these days it looks more yellow than white.A report Monday by a parliamentary panel blamed air pollution, saying the...

The Taj Mahal is getting dirty, and some want to get it even dirtier.The 17th century mausoleum is renowned for the paleness of its marble, but these days it looks more yellow than white.A report Monday by a parliamentary panel blamed air pollution, saying the...

Police imposed a curfew Wednesday in parts of the northern Indian city of Agra that is home to the Taj Mahal and advised tourists and residents to stay indoors after rioting that followed a fatal truck accident, officials said.All schools and colleges in Agra have...

Thirteen policemen were suspended Thursday for failing to prevent rioting that left one person dead and forced a curfew in the northern Indian city that is home to the Taj Mahal, a police official said.Rioters set fire to 20 vehicles and blocked roads Wednesday in...