She was named Mihr un-Nisa at birth and was later named Nur Jahan (light of the world) by her husband, the Mughal emperor, Jahangir. She was born only a few decades after Queen Elizabeth I ...

India, renowned for its intricate and delicate needlework. The history of Chikankari can be traced back to the Mughal era, ...

LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has begun the development of three open-access community gardens along The Mall, drawing inspiration from Mughal-era horticultural practices, a spoke ...

She further goes on to say: "In your own country, did Noor Jahan not control Jahangir? Mumtaz—so many others. How much knowledge do people have of the power of Turkish women inside a harem?" ...

A FEW decades ago, the Noor Jahan Bakery was a humble shop that was filled to the brim with loaves of freshly made bread ready for sale. Widely touted as one of the first three bakeries to open in ...

“Noor Jehan died because we didn’t look after her,” Ahmed, my young brother, has been telling everyone since Noor Jehan died when we were celebrating Eid. Noor Jehan was younger than Ahmed ...

23rd death anniversary of Malika-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan was observed today [Saturday]. Her real name was Allah Wasai. Born in Kasur‚ Punjab in 1926 in a family of musicians, Noor Jehan started her ...

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At his father's command, Prince Khurram led many military campaigns to consolidate the empire, and in honor of his numerous victories, Jahangir granted him the title "Shah Jahan", "King of the ...

Noor Jahan built this tomb for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who was the chief minister of Emperor Jahangir. Built in: 1622 to 1628 Main features: Intricate jali designs, inlay work with semi precious ...

Inspired by modern interpretations of historical texts such as Tuzk-i-Jahangiri, Jahangir’s autobiography, the garden’s design aims to reestablish Noor Jahan’s legacy as one of Lahore’s ...