Shah Jahan, the luxury of his court and the nature of his rule (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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When was Shah Jahan born?
When was Shah Jahan born?
1592
What was Arjumand Banu Begum later known as?
What was Arjumand Banu Begum later known as?
Mumtaz Mahal
When did Shah Jahan marry Mumtaz Mahal?
When did Shah Jahan marry Mumtaz Mahal?
1612
Mughal succession system type
Mughal succession system type
Timurid custom of copernary inheritance
Meaning of 'Shah Jahan' in Persian
Meaning of 'Shah Jahan' in Persian
King of the World
Year Shah Jahan became emperor
Year Shah Jahan became emperor
1627
Size of Shah Jahan's army (warriors & horsemen)
Size of Shah Jahan's army (warriors & horsemen)
Over 900,000 warriors & 185,000 horsemen
Characteristics of Shah Jahan's court
Characteristics of Shah Jahan's court
Extravagance and splendour
Year Hindu temples & Christian churches demolished
Year Hindu temples & Christian churches demolished
1632
Family, servants, clerks & officials in household
Family, servants, clerks & officials in household
7,000