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Shah
Jahan was one of India's most able rulers. He
had many fine qualities and was a brave and competent
commander, enlarging the Mughal Empire. He was
also a generous master who treated his servants
with respect; and a far-sighted leader with a
strict sense of justice.
He
too was an active in building palaces, mosques
and gardens, including the Taj Mahal and Pearl
Mosque in Agra. In 1638 he moved his capital from
Agra to Dehli. The new capital was laid out under
his direction. He was succeeded by Aurungzeb.
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