She continued to be a faithful and beloved assistant to Shah Jahan even for those eight long years when Shah Jahan was made to quit the empire by his father and was truly homeless. This beautiful and mentally alert lady stood by Shah Jahan even during the tough times. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan conferred the title of Mumtaz Mahal on Arjumand Bano Begum. On Jahangir‘s death Prince Khurram ascended to the throne in 1627 and was named Shah Jahan. She was the chief adviser to Shahjahan and the seal of authority was always in her possession. Mumtaz Mahal had major say in the administration during the reign of Shah Jahan. Mumtaz Mahal possessed divine charm and extraordinary gift of common sense and intelligence. She was empress Noorjahan’s daughter-in-law. Queen Mumtaz Mahal was noted for her many fine accomplishments and her sincere sympathy for the poor and distressed. Shah Jahan bestowed upon her greatest degree of love because of her unusual charm, sincerity and pleasing manners. At the time of marriage, Mumtaz Mahal was only nineteen and was younger to Shah Jahan by two years. In 1612, Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan) was married to Arjumand Bano Begum (Mumtaz Mahal). The story of love between Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is famous in the History of India.
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