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Also Known As Prince Khurram • Shihāb al-Din Muḥammad Khurram • Shāhjahān • Shah Jehan
Born January 5, 1592 • Lahore • Pakistan
Died January 22, 1666 (aged 74) • Agra • India
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Mumtaz Mahal • father Jahāngīr • son Aurangzeb

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