The Itimad-ud-Daulah of Noor Jehan
A hidden gem of Agra. Noor Jehan built the tomb for her parents.
Nur Jahan. A remarkable woman.
Whether you spell her name as Nur Jahan or Noor Jehan is irrelevant. Born in Persia, Mehr-un-Nissa grew to become the most powerful woman in the Indian subcontinent and one of the most remarkable women in the Mughal Dynasty. When she married the Mughal Emperor, Jehangir (born Prince Salim), he changed her name to Nur Jahan–…
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