of world". This soaring tower of victory was built immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu Kingdom in Delhi. Qutb-ud-din Aibak laid its foundation in 1200 A.D. Iltutmish added three more storeys. After damaged by lightning in 1368 A.D. Firuz Shah Tughlaq rebuilt the fourth story‚ added the fifth and a harp shaped cupola. A doorway in each storey opens to its own balcony. As of now‚ upper storeys are closed for visitors‚ yet its a treat to watch this magnificent travelmasti monument. Quwwat-ul-Islam
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Mohammad Reza Pahlavi‚ the Shah of Iran‚ had been overthrown in a revolution. For several decades before that‚ the United States had been an ally and backer of the Shah. During World War II‚ Allied powers Britain and the Soviet Union occupied Iran and required Reza Shah the existing Shan of Iran to abdicate in favor of his son Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The invasion was allegedly in fear that Reza Shah was about to align his petroleum-rich country with Nazi Germany during the war: However‚ Reza Shah ’s earlier
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What were the sources for the design of the Taj Mahal? Conceived as both an instrument of propaganda and of an earthly replica of the house of Mumtaz in paradise‚ the Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful and symbolic buildings in the world. It is the finest examples of Mughal architecture‚ a style that merges elements from Persian‚ Islamic and Indian architectural styles‚ and a style that greatly influenced the Hindu community. Throughout history‚ the origins and sources that were
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Timeline 1453 – fall of Constantinople to Ottomans 1510 – Safavid conquest of Persia completed 1514 – Ottoman victory at battle of Chaldiran 1526 – Babur’s conquest of India 1701 – death of Aurangzeb‚ Mughal decline begins 1736 – Nadir Shah proclaimed sultan of Persia Terms‚ People‚ Events Ottomans – Turkic people who advanced from strongholds in Asia Minor during 1350s; conquered large part of Balkans‚ unified under Mehmed I; captured Constantinople in 1453; established empire
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The Muslim Empires Since the beginning‚ all empires have faced change in many ways‚ declining and rising in status. Many empires have collapsed‚ only to start again under a different name. Like all empires‚ the three Muslim Empires‚ the Ottomans‚ Safavids‚ and Mughals have faced this inevitable state. Although each individual empire is different‚ they each have similarities in their reasons for decline. Whether it is social‚ religious‚ economic‚ or political reasons‚ the empires‚ like many others
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located in Agra‚ India. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument‚ the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. It is the most important fort in India. The great Mugals‚ Humayun‚ Akbar‚ Jehangir‚ Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here‚ and the country was governed from here. It contained the largest state treasury and mint. It was visited by foreign ambassadors‚ travelers and dignitaries. it was originally a brick fort‚held by the sikarwar.it was
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reflects the image of love and beauty. it was built by Mughaual empire Shah Jahal as a dedicate monument to his beloved wife‚ Mumtaz Mahal.Taj Mahal is now in the Top of the list of Seven Wonders of the World and as a UNESCO world heritage site.The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s famous tourist attractions and one of the most beautiful structure composition in the world‚ it is located in the city of Agra in Northern India. Shah Jahal had first met her when she was fourteen‚ and he was fifteen‚ he
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Westernisation policies by the Shahs completely abandoned the Shi’ism teachings‚ resulting in the opposition by Ayatollah Khomeini. The emergence of Khomeini as the revolutionary spoke person managed to unite the different groups to form a coalition against the commonly hated Shah. However‚ does economic reform by Shah play a role as important as religious grievances in igniting the revolution? Would Iranian Revolution still
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wonders of ancient world. It is the tallest man- made structure in the world. It took 15- 20 yrs in its construction. The Taj Mahal Place- Agra (bank of river Yamuna)‚ India. The tomb is made up of white marble. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It’s the symbol of eternal love. It took 22 yrs & 20‚000 workers to complete it. The Great Wall of China Place- China. The wall was made to protect North border against intruders. It is made up of rammed
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Nuruddin Salim Jahangir Born September 20‚ 1569 Birthplace Fatehpur Sikri Died November 8‚ 1627 (aged 58) Buried Tomb of Jahangir Predecessor Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar Successor Shah Jahan Wives Manbhawati Bai ‚ Princess Manmati ‚ Nur Jahan Offspring Nisar Begum‚ Khusrau Mirza‚ Parwez‚ Bahar Banu Begum‚ Shah Jahan‚ Shahryar‚ Jahandar Dynasty Timurid Father Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar Mother Princess Hira Kunwari (a.k.a. Mariam Zamani) (Jodhabai) Religious beliefs Islam Nur-ud-din Salim
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