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Chapter: 10. Jahangir Shah Jahan And Aurangzeb

Shah Jahan: Means ‘lord of the world’, and was the title given to Prince Khurram, the son of Jahangir.
Nur Jahan: Means ‘light of the world’, and was the title given to Mehrunnisa, the queen of Jahangir.
The chain of justice: A chain made of pure gold with 60 bells attached to it, installed by Jahangir between his palace and the banks of the river Yamuna, which anyone could ring to seek justice.
Engineer King: The name by which Shah Jahan is known, as his patronage of architecture is one of the most important characteristics of his reign.
The Taj Mahal: The famous memorial in white marble, built for Mumtaz Mahal by her husband, Shah Jahan.
Moti Masjid: Also known as the Pearl Mosque, it is located at Agra Fort and is considered to be the most perfect of Shah Jahan’s buildings.
Shahjahanabad: A new capital city built by Shah Jahan, which is now known as Old Delhi.
Red Fort: A massive fort built in Shahjahanabad in red sandstone by Shah Jahan.
Peacock Throne: Shah Jahan’s golden throne kept in the Diwan-i-Aam in the Red Fort, which had a canopy supported by twelve emerald pillars, each bearing two peacock figures encrusted with gems.
Jama Masjid: The famous mosque built by Shah Jahan in Delhi.
Tarabai: A queen of the Maratha Empire and wife of Rajaram, known for her leadership, bravery, and military skills in resisting the Mughals.
Satnamis: A peace-loving sect of peasants, artisans, and traders who challenged Aurangzeb’s authority.
 
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