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GCSE History · key term
The new imperial capital that Shah Jahan began laying out in Delhi in 1638, beside the Jamuna river; his court moved there in 1648.
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Paper 3
Revise: Patronage of buildingIn 1638, Shah Jahan began laying out Shahjahanabad, his new capital in Delhi, beside the Jamuna river, also known as the Yamuna. This was a much broader undertaking than commissioning a single monument: it created a new setting for the emperor and his government.
Distinguish purposes: the Taj Mahal commemorated Mumtaz Mahal, while Shahjahanabad was a new imperial capital.
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