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Mumtaz Mahal dies during childbirth

Mumtaz Mahal passed away during childbirth while giving birth to their fourteenth child. This event deeply affected her husband, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I, who was stricken with grief over the loss of his favorite wife. Mumtaz Mahal's death occurred in Burhanpur, where she was staying while accompanying Shah Jahan on an expedition. The deep love between them inspired Shah Jahan to create a magnificent tomb in her memory, leading to the construction of the Taj Mahal.

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