What bad things did Shah Jahan do?

In 1632 he ordered all Hindu temples recently erected or in the process of erection to be torn down. Christian churches at Agra and Lahore were also demolished. In the same year the Portuguese settlement at Hooghly near Calcutta was also attacked.

What was unique about the Mughal empire?

The Mughal Empire was important for bringing almost the entire Indian subcontinent under one domain, drawing the subcontinent’s regions together through enhanced overland and coastal trading networks. It was also known for its cultural influence and its architectural achievements (most famously, the Taj Mahal).

Why was Shahjahan jailed?

In the later part of his rule, he was imprisoned by his son, it is said that Shah Jahan decided to build another makbara of black stone which could have costed lot more than the Taj Mahal. Fearing it might happen, his son Aurangjeb (after he revolted and became king) imprisoned him inside the Agra fort in this room.

Was Shahjahan a good ruler?

Shah Jahan was a fearsome leader, but his obsession with opulence ultimately brought him down – as did his own sons. Wikimedia CommonsA depiction of Shah Jahan sitting on the Peacock Throne. Shah Jahan came to power in 1627 when he ascended to the throne as the fifth in line of Mughal emperors.

What are 3 facts about the Mughal empire?

17 Interesting Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Mughals

• Akbar was Dyslexic.
• Although Babur was a descendent of Genghaiz Khan, he associated more with his Turk roots.
• Mughals were gifted in their unique artistic skills.
• The Koh-i-Noor Diamond was once found in the Peacock Throne of the Mughals.

Did you know facts about the Mughal empire?

Interesting Facts about Mughal Empire

• The foundation of Mughal empire was laid down by Babur after his victory against Ibrahim Lodi in first battle of Panipat in year 1526.
• At its peak point, the Mughal empire was the second most largest empire in Indian history after Mauryan empire.

Did Shahjahan really chopped hands?

Another popular myth around the Taj Mahal is that after the construction of the Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan cut off the hands of all the workers so that such a structure could not be built again. Fortunately, this is not true.