Shah Jahan

American  

[shah juh-hahn] / ˈʃɑ dʒəˈhɑn /

Or Shah Jehan

noun

1. 1592?–1666, Mogul emperor in India 1628?–58: built the Taj Mahal.

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Shah Jahan British  

/ dʒəˈhɑːn /

noun

1. 1592–1666, Mogul emperor (1628–58). During his reign the finest monuments of Mogul architecture in India were built, including the Taj Mahal and the Pearl Mosque at Agra

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Example Sentences

The famed Taj Mahal, often called a monument to love, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on the southern banks of the Yamuna river in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz.

From Seattle Times

"We are attacked everywhere," says Shah Jahan Shahid, an assistant professor on his way to work.

From BBC

The famed 17th century Taj Mahal, often called a monument to love, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the northern Indian city of Agra in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz.

From Seattle Times

During May that year, the court had instructed the government to seek foreign help to fix the "worrying change in colour" of the structure, which was built under the rule of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

From BBC

Built as the resting place for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, this symbol of eternal love is considered one of the most beautiful buildings ever created.

From The Guardian