Jahan Collection (#3)

The Emperor Shah Jahan with his Son Dara Shikoh, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1620; recto: ca. 1530-50

The Taj Majal, Agra, India, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Taj Majal, Agra, India, c1930s. Mausoleum in Agra commissioned in 1632 by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983

Delhi, India - Exterior of Diwan-i-Khas, Fort Delhi (Red Fort) - built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1948. Date: 1911

Delhi, India - Interior of Diwan-i-Khas, Fort Delhi (Red Fort) - built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1948. Date: 1911

Delhi, India - Lahori Gate, Fort Delhi (Red Fort) - built by Enperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. Date: 1911

The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. The Red Fort in Delhi was the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1856 and was built in 1639 by Emperor Shah Jahan

Agra. The Taj Mahal near view, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Taj Mahal near view, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra. The Gateway of the Taj Mahal, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Gateway of the Taj Mahal, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

Agra, Tombs of Mumtaz-I-Mahal & Shahjehan in the Taj, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Agra, Tombs of Mumtaz-I-Mahal & Shahjehan in the Taj, c1920. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon]

Agra. The Taj Mahal, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Taj Mahal, c1920. Commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon]

The Armoury Square, Fort Agra, Agra, India
The Armoury Square at the fort at Agra, India, now a UNESCO world heritage site. The great Mughals Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here

The Taj Mahal, Agra, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
The Taj Mahal, Agra, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Gateway to the Red Fort, Delhi, India, late 19th or early 20th century. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort as his palace when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi in the mid 17th

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631)

The tomb of the favourite Sultan of Akbar Khan at Agra, 1847. The Taj Mahal in India, the great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1890. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631)

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1925. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in 1632-1643 as a tomb for his wife. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire

Tomb in the Taj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, c1925. The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in 1632-1643 as a tomb for his wife. The pietra dura inlaid stonework was made by Italian craftsmen

Shajahani Palace, Gwalior, India, c1925. Palace built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Indian Empire, 2nd series

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 19th century. Artist: Robert Wallis
Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 19th century. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)

Marble carving of formalised lily, Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 17th century. Photograph

Taj Maha, Agra, India, 17th century. Marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Photograph

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, 1632-1654. The great marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan (1592-1666), Mughal emperor, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)

Nawwab Sultan Shah Jahan Begum Sahiba, 1838-1901. Begum Of Bhopal, India. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

INDIA. UTTAR PRADESH. Agra. Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal

Shah Jaha of India and Mumtaz Mahal
Emperor Shah Jahan of India (1592-1666) and his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal (1593-1631): when she died, he employed 20, 000 craftsmen to construct the Taj Mahal in her memory

Delhi - The Red Fort
The Red Fort (Lal Qil ah or Lal Qila) - a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Delhi, India

Mumtaz-I-Mahal
MUMTAZ-I-MAHAL favourite wife of emperor Shah Jahan : when she died, he employed 20, 000 craftsmen to construct the Taj Mahal in her memory (1630 - 1653)

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is a fine example of Mughal architecture

India. Wine cup of Shan Jahan period. 1657. White nephrite j
India. Wine cup for the Emperor Shan Jahan. 1657. White nephrite jade. South Asia. Court workshops which at this time would have been in Agra. Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England

Shah Jahan and Dara Shikoh; Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Dutch, 1606 - 1669; about 1654 - 1656; Pen and brown ink and brown wash

The Etimad-ud-Daulas Tomb, Agra
Etimad-ud-Daulas Tomb (I timad-ud-Daulah ka Maqbara) - a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh

Taj Mahal, Agra, India, marble Mausoleum built 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam

Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Mausoleum built in 1632-1654 by Shah Jahan (1592-1666) Moghul emperor 1627-1658, for his wife Arjumand Banu Begam (d1631) called Mumtaz Mahal (Favourite of the Palace)

Delhi - A major gate of the Red Fort
The Red Fort (Lal Qil ah or Lal Qila) - a 17th century fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Delhi, India

Agra Fort, India
View of the Agra Fort, Agra, India, also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. It can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city

Shah Jahan I and Court
SHAH JAHAN I depicted offering a seat to Dara Shikoh

View of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India
View of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum on the banks of the Jumna (Yamuna) River in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal

Shah Jahan I / Miniature
SHAH JAHAN I despite building the Taj Mahal, he was deposed and died in captivity

Shah Jahan I / Bertrand
SHAH JAHAN I Le Grand Mogol, ou l Empereur d Indostan Mughal emperor from 1628 to 1658

Shah Jahan I / Four Arts
SHAH JAHAN I Mughal emperor of India from 1628 to 1658, known in his youth as Prince Khurram. He had the Taj Mahal built as a mausoleum for his favourite wife

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"Jahan: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran, where history whispers its tales. Marvel at the grandeur of the Shah Mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Across continents, Indian tourists find solace in the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Its ethereal beauty transcends time and leaves visitors awe-struck. Dating back to 1895, this architectural wonder continues to captivate hearts with its intricate details and unknown creator. Delve deeper into history as you explore The Tombs of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin and Jahanara Begum. These sacred sites hold stories of devotion and spirituality that have endured for centuries. Art enthusiasts will find solace at the Jahan Nama museum and gallery within Tehran's Niavaran palace complex. Here lies an exquisite pencil drawing by renowned artist Paul Gauguin—an artistic fusion bridging cultures. Transport yourself further back in time with "Shah Jahan on a Terrace, " a captivating folio from 1627-28 depicting royalty adorned with precious jewels—a glimpse into opulent Mughal era aesthetics. The Shah Jahan Album offers another window into history—its dancing dervishes showcasing both artistry and cultural traditions dating back to ca. 1610 on one side while revealing glimpses of an even earlier period between ca. 1530-50 on the other. From ancient civilizations comes evidence of Vicus culture—a fascinating earthenware collection hailing from northern Peru spanning from 500 BC to 500 AD—reminding us how diverse our world truly is. As we conclude our journey through time, let us not forget Jahangir and Prince Khurram accompanied by Nur Jahan—the embodiment of power, love, and intrigue during their reign from c1624-1625.