No, Shah Jahan is not known to have married after the death of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in 1631.
Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, experienced a profound personal loss with the passing of Mumtaz Mahal, a tragedy famously immortalized by the construction of the iconic Taj Mahal, which serves as her mausoleum.
Shah Jahan's Marital Life Before Mumtaz Mahal's Demise
Prior to Mumtaz Mahal's death, Shah Jahan's marital life included several unions, reflecting the customs and strategic alliances of the Mughal Empire.
- Engagement to Mumtaz Mahal: He was engaged to Arjumand Banu Begum, who later became known as Mumtaz Mahal, in 1607.
- First Marriage: During the five-year period between his engagement to Mumtaz Mahal and their wedding, Shah Jahan took Kandahari Begum as his first wife.
- Marriage to Mumtaz Mahal: He married Mumtaz Mahal in 1612, five years after their engagement.
- Third Marriage: Five years after his marriage to Mumtaz Mahal, in 1617, he also married Izz-um-Nisa Begum, who became his third wife.
Mumtaz Mahal passed away in 1631. Historical records and accounts consistently indicate that after her death, Shah Jahan did not take any further wives. His subsequent years were largely dedicated to governance and monumental architectural projects, most notably the Taj Mahal, which stands as an enduring testament to his devotion to Mumtaz Mahal.
