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In 1631, Shah Jahan ordered that the Taj Mahal be built to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. “She was the second queen of the emperor,” Jain notes.

Yes, the Taj Mahal was initially known as Rauza-i-Munawwara, meaning ‘Illuminated Tomb.’ This name was used at the start of its construction in the early 1600s.

Mumtaz Mahal’s Mausoleum It was also known as Mumtaz Mahal’s Mausoleum after the emperor’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This name reflected the purpose of the monument as her tomb.

The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan to serve as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. (File) The Taj Mahal, perhaps the most famous monument in India, is named as one of the ...