shahjahan

"[In graphic novel format looks at] how Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal met and fell in love, and the tragic aftermath of how that was cut short in unfortunate circumstances. This is also the story of how the Taj Mahal was built and how the great Mughal emperor spent his last days imprisoned in his fort, pining for his beloved Mumtaz, as he gazed over the river for a view of the magnificent edifice, a monumental reminder of his love and loss"-- Back cover.

A discussion of Shah Jahan, ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1628-1659, covering his ruthless oppression of rivals, promotion of artistic and architectural achievements such as the Taj Mahal, and other political and cultural influences.

Tells the story of Shah Jahan's Mogul ancestry, their defeats and conquests; and the building of the Taj Mahal, the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.